Sep, 26 2025
When AEW rolled into the El Paso County Coliseum on May 28, the energy was still buzzing from Double or Nothing. The crowd knew they were about to see the fallout of the biggest matches of the weekend, and AEW didn’t disappoint. The show opened with a bang as Hangman Adam Page strutted to the ring, still basking in his victory over Will Ospreay for the men’s Owen Hart Foundation Cup. He was ready to celebrate, but the moment was cut short when Swerve Strickland and Ospreay stormed the stage, turning a win party into a shouting match. The interruption instantly set up a three‑way rivalry that promises more fireworks in the weeks ahead.
Right after the chaos, the women’s division got its own spotlight. Mercedes Moné, fresh off a razor‑thin win against Jamie Hayter to claim the women’s Owen Hart Cup, grabbed a mic to call out Toni Storm, her next opponent at All In. The tension was palpable, and a surprise attack from Thekla—dubbed The Toxic Spider—on Hayter added a fresh layer of intrigue. Fans immediately wondered if Thekla would align with Moné or start her own crusade.
The night’s headline championship bout featured Adam Cole defending his TNT Championship against Kyle Fletcher, the rising star from The Don Callis Family. After The Don Callis Family’s shocking win at Double or Nothing, Fletcher earned his shot, and the match lived up to the hype. Cole showed why he’s held the belt for so long, but Fletcher’s raw power kept the audience on edge. In the end, Cole retained, but the finish left enough doubt to make the next challenger picture look interesting.
Across the card, the International Championship picture moved forward as Josh Alexander took on Brody King in a qualifier for a Fatal 4‑Way that will decide who challenges Kenny Omega next. Alexander’s reputation as a hard‑hitting workhorse shone through, while King’s unorthodox style kept the bout unpredictable. The contest ended with Alexander advancing, setting the stage for a high‑stakes match that could reshape the mid‑card hierarchy.
Women’s tag action didn’t slow down either. A No‑Disqualification rematch saw Anna Jay and Harley Cameron face Megan Bayne and Penelope Ford. The teams had already tangled during Double or Nothing’s Buy‑In, but this time the rules were thrown out the window. The match was a brutal showcase of power moves and high‑risk spots, with Jay and Cameron ultimately walking out as the victors, reinforcing their claim as the division’s top duo.
The mixed‑gender trios bout added another flavor to the show. Mark Briscoe, Speedball Mike Bailey, and Willow Nightingale squared off against Jon Moxley, Gabe Kidd, and Marina Shafir. The Death Riders—Moxley’s team—dominated, with Moxley ending the fight by applying a bulldog choke that forced a referee stoppage. The win underlined Moxley’s relentless aggression and hinted at future alliances he might form for upcoming title quests.
Another trios clash featured The Opps versus Frat House in a fast‑paced, hard‑hitting encounter. While not a main‑event, the match gave both teams a chance to showcase chemistry and keep the audience’s adrenaline high between the bigger storylines.
Ricochet made a brief but powerful appearance, delivering a mic segment that referenced his Stretcher Match triumph over Mark Briscoe at Double or Nothing. He threw down a challenge, promising to keep the momentum rolling and hinting at a possible push toward the World Championship scene. His confidence resonated with fans who have been waiting for a clear path back to the top.
Behind the scenes, AEW’s creative team used the Dynamite episode as a bridge, turning the chaos of Double or Nothing into a roadmap for the next few months. By letting rivalries bloom, setting up new challengers, and giving established stars fresh angles, the show proved that fallout episodes can be just as compelling as the pay‑per‑views they follow.
Looking ahead, the seeds planted in El Paso will likely blossom at All In and beyond. Hangman Adam Page’s feud with Ospreay and Strickland could evolve into a tag‑team showdown, while Mercedes Moné and Toni Storm appear poised for a clash that could redefine the women’s main event scene. The TNT title picture remains wide open, and the International Championship’s Fatal 4‑Way will probably serve as a launchpad for a new challenger to Kenny Omega.
One thing is clear: AEW’s ability to spin multiple storylines from a single episode keeps fans glued to the weekly broadcast. The May 28 Dynamite episode didn’t just recap a massive pay‑per‑view—it built a new chapter that promises even bigger moments in the weeks to come.AEW Dynamite has once again shown that the fallout can be just as thrilling as the event itself.
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