🟦 Ed Welcomes Us to the Sports Desk
Ed: “Fans, welcome back to the sports desk. AEW has been moving at full throttle, and tonight we’re breaking down every match, every rivalry, and every headline that shaped the week. Before we dive into Dynamite and the fallout heading into All Out, let’s start with the stories everyone’s been talking about.”
đź“° Headlines
Swerve Strickland on New Level’s theme song
Swerve revealed that New Level’s entrance theme—now one of AEW’s most recognizable tracks—was approved just 24 hours before All In. He said the group wanted something that felt “alive, loud, and unmistakably theirs,” and the last‑minute approval added to the adrenaline of debuting it on such a massive stage.
Jeff Jarrett wants to work in CMLL
Jarrett expressed interest in becoming a semi‑regular presence in CMLL, praising the promotion’s tradition and its connection to AEW. He said he’d love to bring his “global outlaw” persona to Arena México and mix it up with luchadores on their home turf.
Matt Hardy on the death of Andy “The Butcher” Williams
Hardy spoke emotionally about The Butcher’s passing, calling him “a gentle powerhouse” and “one of the most genuine men in the locker room.” He said AEW’s tribute show captured the spirit of a man who gave everything to wrestling and music, and that the loss is still being felt across the industry.
Gordon: “Three stories, three different angles—presentation, ambition, and grief. That’s the backdrop for AEW’s week.”
🟦 AEW — Sports Desk Rundown
We’ll look at the September 16 Dynamite from Norfolk, Virginia.
🔵 AEW Dynamite — September 16, 2026 (Chartway Arena, Norfolk)
Christian Cage, Adam Copeland, Darby Allin & Steven Borden vs. FTR, Kyle Fletcher & Kevin Knight
Winners: Christian, Copeland, Allin & Steven Borden
Ed: “This was the Steven Borden showcase. Eight men in the ring, but the kid stole the spotlight.”
The match opened with Christian and Allin arguing over who would start, Steven hit a gorgeous dropkick on Dax, and chaos broke out before the commercial. The heels isolated Allin, but Steven’s hot tag flipped the momentum. Christian nailed Dax with a hidden chair shot, Cope followed with a Spear, and Allin/Steven sealed it with a Scorpion Death Drop–Coffin Drop combo.
Gordon: “AEW is clearly positioning Steven as a future pillar. The crowd’s already there.”
Chris Jericho vs. Nick Wayne
Winner: Chris Jericho
Wayne pushed the pace, hitting a Destroyer off the steps and a Senton Atomico on the apron. Jericho answered with a Codebreaker and Walls attempt. The finish came when Jericho ripped Wayne’s puka necklace, distracting him long enough to score a leg‑trap pin.
Post‑match, Wayne snapped—kicking the ropes into Jericho’s groin and blasting him with chair shots.
Ed: “Jericho’s working hard to elevate Wayne, and the kid’s fire after the bell showed he’s ready for the next step.”
Hangman Page, Bandido & Brody King vs. The Conglomeration (Cassidy, Strong, O’Reilly)
Winners: Hangman, Bandido & King — earn Trios Title shot
This was nonstop motion. Hangman’s hot tag sequence was electric, King threw bodies like furniture, and Bandido hit a delayed military press cutter. Strong saved Orange from King but walked straight into a Buckshot Lariat.
Gordon: “Hangman and Brodido are locked in. This trios title match at All Out is going to be a war.”
Tommaso Ciampa vs. Myles Hawkins
Winner: Ciampa
A quick squash—running knee, pin, done. The real story was after the bell: Swerve and New Level were ambushed by Ricochet, Bishop Kaun, and Toa Liona, setting up a heated confrontation for next week.
Jamie Hayter vs. Lena Kross
Winner: Lena Kross
Kross jumped Hayter before the bell, powerbombed her on the apron, and dominated early. Hayter rallied with a flying clothesline and German suplex, but Megan Bayne’s distraction allowed Kross to use a crowbar and hit a Jackhammer for the win.
Ed: “Dirty finish aside, Kross looked like a future singles champion.”
Will Ospreay, Andrade El ĂŤdolo & Francesco Akira vs. The Death Riders (Moxley, Pac, Gabe Kidd)
Winners: Moxley, Pac & Kidd — submission
Akira shined early with wild dives, but the Death Riders isolated him. Ospreay and Andrade turned the tide until Yuta’s distraction let Mox hit a King Kong Lariat. Kidd dropped Ospreay with a Gotch Piledriver, Pac spiked Andrade with a Poisonrana, and Mox finished Akira with multiple Paradigm Shifts and a Bulldog Choke.
Post‑match, The Dogs attacked Andrade, and Ospreay saved Akira with Hidden Blades.
Gordon: “That main event was molten. Ospreay vs. Mox is the centerpiece of All Out, but Andrade’s looming challenge feels just as big.”
🟦 AEW News & Rumors
Collision fallout
The tribute to Andy “The Butcher” Williams continues to resonate. AEW aired another video package on Dynamite honoring his legacy.
International Championship picture
Ciampa publicly declared he wants Okada next. Okada mocked him backstage, only to get dropped by Ciampa later in the night.
National Championship
Andrade will defend against Daniel Garcia on Collision.
🟦 Sports Desk Closing Segment — Rob Van Dam vs. Jerry Lynn (ECW Living Dangerously, March 21, 1999)
Ed: “Before we wrap, let’s revisit a classic—one of the matches that defined an era.”
Gordon: “RVD vs. Jerry Lynn at Living Dangerously wasn’t just a match—it was a statement. Two men pushing the limits of what ECW’s hybrid style could be.”
The bout blended:
- lightning‑fast counters
- top‑rope innovation
- RVD’s unorthodox athleticism
- Lynn’s crisp technical precision
The finish saw RVD retain the TV Title, but the real legacy was how both men elevated each other. It became the template for ECW’s athletic identity and remains one of the most replayed matches from the promotion’s history.
Ed: “It was the kind of match that made fans rethink what wrestling could look like. And it’s a perfect way to close out a week where AEW’s own roster is pushing boundaries in much the same spirit.”