AEW Dynasty 2025 Recap: Moxley Retains Amidst Controversy, Omega Shines

Main Event Mayhem

The AEW World Championship match between Jon Moxley and Swerve Strickland descended into chaos. After a grueling back-and-forth contest that saw both men battle inside and outside the ring, including a Swerve Stomp off a ladder through the announce table, interference became the story. Marina Shafir, Prince Nana, Hangman Adam Page, The Death Riders, and The Opps all got involved before the lights went out. When they returned, The Young Bucks were in the ring, hitting Swerve with a BTE Trigger, allowing Moxley to secure the pinfall. The ending left fans stunned and questioning the Bucks' alliance.

International Title Classic

Kenny Omega, Ricochet, and "Speedball" Mike Bailey delivered an absolute spectacle for the AEW International Championship. The fast-paced, innovative triple-threat match showcased incredible athleticism and creativity from all three competitors. High spots included Omega's double snap dragon suplex, Bailey's triangle moonsault, Ricochet's high-flying offense, and numerous near-falls. Ultimately, Omega pinned Ricochet after an avalanche One-Winged Angel. The post-match confrontation with Continental Champion Kazuchika Okada added another layer of excitement.

Title Changes and Turns

Adam Cole earned his first AEW singles title, defeating Daniel Garcia for the TNT Championship after hitting two Panama Sunrises and the Boom knee strike. The match marked a culmination of their rivalry, ending with a respectful handshake.

In a dramatic Mask vs. Title match, Bandido defeated Chris Jericho to become the new ROH World Champion. Jericho initially won after hitting Bandido with a baseball bat while the referee was distracted, but Bandido's family alerted referee Aubrey Edwards, leading to a match restart. Bandido quickly hit the 21 Plex for the legitimate victory.

The AEW World Trios Championship match saw The Death Riders (Claudio Castagnoli, PAC, & Wheeler Yuta) retain against Rated FTR (Cope, Dax Harwood, & Cash Wheeler). Post-match, Harwood and Wheeler viciously turned on Cope, hitting him with a spiked piledriver onto a chair and a Conchairto, signaling the end of Rated FTR.

Other Notable Results

Who won the AEW World Championship match at Dynasty?

Jon Moxley retained the AEW World Championship against Swerve Strickland, thanks to late interference from The Young Bucks.

What was the standout match of AEW Dynasty?

The AEW International Championship triple threat match where Kenny Omega defeated Ricochet and Mike Bailey received widespread acclaim and featured a tease for a future match against Kazuchika Okada.

Did any titles change hands at AEW Dynasty?

Yes, Adam Cole won the TNT Championship from Daniel Garcia, and Bandido captured the ROH World Championship from Chris Jericho.

What did you think of The Young Bucks interfering in the main event? Was the Omega/Ricochet/Bailey triple threat the match of the night?

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