This week's episode of AEW Dynamite emanates from the LJVM Coliseum in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. American Champion MJF takes on Kyle Fletcher in an eliminator match. AEW World Champion Swerve Strickland sits down with Jim Ross. Mariah May receives a special gift from Toni Storm, and more!
We break it all down in this week's AEW Dynamite results!
MJF vs. Kyle Fletcher (Eliminator Match)
The bell rings and MJF steps out of the ring. MJF demands that Fletcher lock up with him like a "real wrestler" or else he's walking out of the match. MJF returns to the ring and takes down Fletcher with a strike, to which Fletcher responds with three pinfall attempts. Fletcher asserts control with a body slam, until MJF comes whipping back into the ring with a forearm strike and a series of punches. MJF then sends Fletcher into the corner shoulder first. MJF's streak of dominance continues until Fletcher thwarts a Kangaroo Kick with a superkick.
Later, Fletcher sends MJF flying over the barricade and into the crowd. Upon their return to the ring, Fletcher delivered a top rope elbow to MJF. The match's closing moments saw Don Callis distract the referee and toss a screwdriver to Fletcher. Fletcher, however, opted not to use it, paving the way for MJF to nail him with a low blow. MJF follows up with a Kangaroo kick and a drop brainbuster for the win.
Winner: MJF
After the match, MJF whacks the referee with the American Championship and then takes out Fletcher with his ring. MJF then looks for the Tiger Driver 91, but is stopped by Will Ospreay, who saves a bloodied Fletcher from further damage.
Mariah May vs. Viva Van
May takes down Van with a headbutt and later drives Van into the corner with hand strikes and a series of kicks. Van responds with a missile drop kick from behind. May grounds Van with a knee strike and Storm Zero to secure the victory.
Winner: Mariah May
After the bell, May is handed a gift from Toni Storm. May unwraps it to reveal a poster board printed with a photo of her and Storm hugging. On the back, it reads "Die Mariah Die." Storm emerges out of nowhere and brawls with May until the two are pulled apart from referees and security.
A video package is played to hype the upcoming TNT Championship match between Darby Allin and Jack Perry at AEW All In. Backstage, Allin points out that he didn't light Perry on fire during Blood & Guts. As such, Allin says Perry has no excuse not to show up at Wembley Stadium for All In.
Bryan Keith vs. Katsuyori Shibata
Shibata and Keith go back and forth, with Shibata delivering a running forearm and a stomp to Keith, while Keith lands a jumping knee and a kick to his bicep. Later, Shibata trapped Keith in a cross armbreaker, forcing him to tap out.
Winner: Katsuyori Shibata
Post match, Chris Jericho, Big Bill and Bryan Keith ambush Shibata in the ring until HOOK returns to make the save.
Backstage, Orange Cassidy addressed the travel issues heading into his match against Undisputed Kingdom and RUSH. Cassidy says he found a couple of local guys who were looking for a fight and help him even the odds.
Swerve Strickland Sits Down With JR
Jim Ross conducts a sit-down interview with AEW World Champion Swerve Strickland. Strickland expresses immense motivation and excitement about main eventing All In this year against Bryan Danielson, saying it means the world to him. When asked if he feels remorse for his past actions, Strickland responds that making enough noise forces people to listen to him.
Strickland mentions that for Danielson, this match is about pride and legacy. Strickland then questions if anyone would care about him if their roles were reversed. Strickland believes he can defeat Bryan Danielson and claim Danielson's legacy as his own.
Orange Cassidy & FTR vs. Roderick Strong, The Beast Mortos, and Rush
Rush, Mortos, and Strong assert early control, but Cassidy, Dax Harwood, and Cash Wheeler fight back. In the end, Cassidy and FTR emerged victorious after FTR land the Shatter Machine on Rush, allowing Harwood to secure the pinfall.
Winners: Orange Cassidy & FTR
After the match, the music of Max Caster and Anthony Bowens (The Acclaimed) hit. Before they can speak, Dax Harwood encourages them to break through the wall of security and fight them. FTR and The Acclaimed brawl until security pull them apart.
Backstage, Christian Cage announces that the House of Black and Bullet Club Gold will face off on this week's episode of Collision, with Cage as the special guest referee. The winners then move on to challenge The Patriarchy for the AEW Trios Championships at All In.
Kamille vs. Jazmyn Hao and Clara Carter
Kamille simultaneously takes down Hao and Carter, then unleashes the Torture Rack on Hao. Carter is sent crashing into the mat. Kamille pins both women at the same time for the win.
Winner: Kamille
Post match, Mercedes Mone introduces Kamille and herself, "The CEO," to the crowd. Mone informs the crowd that Britt Baker is still suspended, so she is not present for AEW Dynamite. Mone recognizes that Baker is first ever woman signed to AEW, but she isn't the best - Mone is.
Tony Schiavone reveals that AEW President Tony Khan has lifted the suspension of Baker. Baker then appears on the screen via satellite. Baker says AEW is just the flavor of the month for Mone, whereas it is home for her, Baker says their feud will end at AEW All In, when she becomes the first woman to defeat Mone in AEW.
Anything Goes: Bryan Danielson vs. Jeff Jarrett (Special Guest: Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat)
Before the bell rings, Jarrett nails Danielson with his guitar from behind. Jarrett then hits Danielson with a chair to the back as the two venture through the crowd and up the stairs to the concession area. Jarrett launches a garbage can filled with popcorn at Danielson, to which Danielson responds by hitting Jarrett with a water bottle.
Later, Jarrett slams a chair into Danielson's leg, then wraps the chair around it. Before Jarrett can capitalize, Danielson then slams the chair into Jarrett. Off the top rope, Danielson delivers a missile dropkick and follows up with more kicks, which Jarrett counters into a Figure Four. Danielson breaks the hold by whacking Jarrett in the knees with a chair. In the match's closing moments, Jarrett eats a chair to the face via a running knee from Danielson, paving the way for Danielson to gain the pinfall.
Winner: Bryan Danielson
Post match, Steamboat holds up both competitors' hands, as Danielson and Jarrett then embrace. Swerve Strickland's music hits. Strickland says the only thing standing between Danielson and the AEW World Championship is himself. Strickland reiterates that once he retires Danielson at All In, Danielson's legacy becomes his. Strickland announces that he will go one-on-one with Wheeler Yuta on next week's episode of Dynamite and invites Danielson to sit front row to watch. Strickland and Danielson stare off as Dynamite goes off the air.
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