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🎙️ AEW Rundown by Ed & Gordon

🟦 DESK INTRO

Ed: “Fans, All Elite Wrestling has been hotter than a depot stove since this past week! A new World Champion, a furious former champion, factions circling like sharks, and a Dynamite that shook Portland to its core!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most eventful week, with championship implications and personal rivalries intertwining across the AEW landscape.”

🟩 THE WEEK IN AEW (April 16–22, 2026)

🔥 Darby Allin’s First Week as AEW World Champion

Allin’s win over MJF at the Spring Break Dynamite set the tone for a chaotic week.
MJF has spent every moment since claiming he was robbed in what he calls the “Seattle Screwjob.”
Allin vowed to be a fighting champion and immediately accepted a defense against Tommaso Ciampa.

Ed: “Fans, Allin didn’t even have time to breathe before challengers lined up around the block!”

🟥 Major Storylines Heating Up

MJF vs. Everyone: MJF interrupted nearly every segment he could, demanding his title back and insulting Kevin Knight, who confronted him with the TNT Championship.
Brody King’s Rise: After defeating Lio Rush, King declared he has his eye on the World Title.
Will Ospreay vs. Mark Davis / Don Callis Family: Ospreay’s match ended via doctor stoppage after a brutal apron piledriver, followed by the Death Riders abducting him.
Women’s Division Turmoil: Mina Shirakawa vs. Hikaru Shida escalated suspicions around Toni Storm’s backstage attack.
Tag Team Stakes: Copeland & Christian challenged FTR for Double or Nothing — with a retirement stipulation if they lose.

🟦 AEW DYNAMITE — APRIL 22, 2026 (FULL REVIEW)

📍 Veterans Memorial Coliseum — Portland, OR

🎤 Opening Segment — MJF Meltdown

MJF stormed the ring, furious about losing the title, calling last week a conspiracy and demanding Allin return the belt. Kevin Knight confronted him, leading to a teased TNT Title match that MJF backed out of.

Gordon: “A most petulant display — but effective in stirring the pot.”

🟫 Brody King def. Lio Rush

A clash of size and speed. Rush’s new unhinged persona wasn’t enough to stop King’s power. Post‑match, King declared his intentions for the World Title.

🟪 Hikaru Shida def. Mina Shirakawa

A hard‑hitting bout with storyline weight, as Mina continues to suspect Shida in Toni Storm’s attack.

🟧 Mark Davis def. Will Ospreay (Doctor Stoppage)

A brutal match between former United Empire partners. Davis spiked Ospreay on the apron, leading to stoppage. The Death Riders then abducted Ospreay.

Ed: “Fans, that was as frightening a scene as we’ve seen in some time!”

🟩 Samoa Joe def. Cody Chhun

A dominant showcase for Joe in his return from injury.

🟦 MAIN EVENT — AEW WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

Darby Allin (c) def. Tommaso Ciampa

Allin’s first defense was a gritty, emotional fight. MJF attempted to interfere verbally earlier, but Allin shut him down. After a dramatic closing stretch, Allin retained.

Gordon: “A most courageous defense — Allin proved he is no transitional champion.”

📰 AEW NEWS & RUMORS

Double or Nothing build begins: MJF likely positioning for a rematch, though Allin refuses to grant one without stakes.
Ospreay injury angle: His neck injury is storyline‑significant and may set up a major faction war.
Tag division shake‑up: Copeland & Christian’s retirement stipulation has fans buzzing.
Women’s division intrigue: Shida’s win deepens the mystery around Toni Storm’s attacker.

🎙️ DESK OUTRO

Ed: “Fans, AEW is firing on all cylinders — champions standing tall, challengers circling, and tempers hotter than ever!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most compelling week, and the road to Double or Nothing promises even more fireworks. And with that… so long from the wrestling world.”

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🎙️ Desk intro

Ed: “Fans, All Elite Wrestling has been hotter than a depot stove! From Dynamite to Collision, from pay‑per‑view fallout to new contenders emerging, this promotion just keeps the throttle wide open!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most eventful period, with championships contested, alliances tested, and several performers stepping into the spotlight.”

🟦 AEW Dynamite — last night’s episode

(08.04.2026) AEW Dynamite #340 – TV-Show @ Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Don Callis Family (Andrade El Idolo, Konosuke Takeshita & Mark Davis) defeat Bandido, Darby Allin & Jack Perry (11:38)
AEW TBS Title: Willow Nightingale (c) defeats Queen Aminata (11:06)
Casino Gauntlet #1 Spot: Tommaso Ciampa defeats Mascara Dorada (11:02)
Chaos In Canada Eight Man Tag Team: United Empire (Callum Newman, Francesco Akira, HENARE & Will Ospreay) defeat Death Riders (Claudio Castagnoli, Daniel Garcia, Jon Moxley & PAC) (20:50)

Ed: “Let’s take you back to last night’s Dynamite, fans—wall‑to‑wall action and plenty of talking points.”

🥇 Match‑by‑match rundown

The show started with a brawl between Will Ospreay and Jon Moxley that erupted into a 10 man brawl between the Death Riders and United Empire.

Kyle Fletcher vacated the TNT title.

Idolo got the pin on National Champion, Perry in the opening contest. The Young Bucks ran off the Callis Family at the end.

Nightengale retained the TBS Championship with the Babe With The Powerbomb to win. Hikaru Shida was watching this match.

Jericho signed his AEW contract and then was confronted by The Demand. Ricochet vs Jericho at Dynasty.

A Casino Gauntlet match will determine the new TNT Champion at Dynasty. Ciampa beat Dorada to determine his spot in the match.

Christian Cage and Adam Copeland came out to talk about their match with FTR at Dynasty but were attacked by FTR and RPG Vice.

Despite Moxley looking tough as nails Ospreay scored the win over him in the main event.

Kenny Omega and MJF faced off on the mic to end the show. Omega left the champ laying and stole his Dynamite Diamond Ring.

🔍 Dynamite highlights

📰 AEW news & rumors

On the April 9 media call Tony Kahn stated Jericho signed a multi-year deal.
On the LNG Productions podcast MJF said AEW missed a major opportunity by not producing a Wednesday Night Wars documentary.
Kyle O’Reilly teased a possible return at Dynasty.
Forbidden Door will feature Stardom as will AEW and ROH programming.

Ed: “Fans, the rumor mill is spinning like a top—new faces coming in, old faces possibly moving on, and plenty of speculation about who’s next in line for the big belts.”

Gordon: “Quite so. A most fluid environment, where opportunity and uncertainty walk hand in hand.”

🎙️ Desk outro

Ed: “Fans, from Dynamite’s high‑octane main events to the developing card for the Dynasty PPV the stories keep rolling, AEW is firing on all cylinders!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most compelling time to be following All Elite Wrestling. And with that… so long from the wrestling world.”

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🟦 ALL ELITE WRESTLING — WEEKLY RECAP

🎙️ DESK INTRO

Ed: “Fans, All Elite Wrestling rolled into Winnipeg this week with a Dynamite episode hotter than a depot stove! Returns, rivalries, and some downright vicious matches — this one had everything you could ask for!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most eventful broadcast, with several developments that will shape the road to Dynasty.”

🔥 AEW DYNAMITE — APRIL 1, 2026

FULL MATCH RESULTS & HIGHLIGHTS

⭐ Chris Jericho Returns to AEW

The show opened with a major surprise as Chris Jericho made his return, declaring to the crowd, “I’m home.” A huge reaction, a major moment, and a clear signal that Jericho remains a central figure in AEW’s future.

Ed: “Fans, that building nearly came unglued!”

📝 Contract Signing: MJF vs. Kenny Omega (Dynasty)

MJF and Omega signed the contract for their upcoming AEW World Championship match at Dynasty.
Omega delivered a passionate speech about reclaiming the title.
MJF fired back with a brutal verbal assault, referencing Omega’s diverticulitis and claiming he was “one gust of wind away from retirement.”
Mike Bailey stepped in, setting up a match later in the night.

Gordon: “A most personal exchange — verbal warfare at its sharpest.”

🥇 MATCH RESULTS

Kenny Omega, Brody King & Jack Perry def. The Demand (Ricochet, Bishop Kaun & Toa Liona)

A fast, physical trios match with Omega scoring the win after a V‑Trigger and One‑Winged Angel. Ricochet even referenced the infamous CM Punk–Jack Perry incident mid‑match, adding fuel to the fire.

Will Ospreay def. PAC

A high‑octane bout between two of AEW’s most dynamic performers. After the match, Ospreay was attacked by the Death Riders, with Moxley warning him to “use his head next time.”

Mina Shirakawa & The Brawling Birds def. Triangle of Madness

The women’s trios division delivered again, with Shirakawa, Jamie Hayter, and Alex Windsor picking up the win.

MJF def. “Speedball” Mike Bailey

In the night’s main event, MJF defeated Bailey clean in an eliminator match, keeping momentum strong heading into Dynasty.

📰 AEW NEWS & RUMORS

⭐ Jericho Staying in AEW

Despite months of speculation about a WWE return, Jericho is confirmed to be staying with AEW. Jericho was missing since disbanding The Learning Tree stable the night after he lost the ROH World title to Bandido in April of last year. AEW had extended his contract while he was away. It’s believed that Jericho and AEW came to an agreement on a new contract leading to his return. One advantage signing with AEW over WWE has is that Jericho will be able to continue pursuing outside projects. (According to Bleacher Report) WWE wanted him to sign for a retirement tour. (According to ITRWrestling.com)

⭐ Eric Bischoff weighs in on Ricochet

“Ricochet is not the smartest, brightest bulb on the tree, so to speak. That was a stupid thing to do. I think his excuse was, ‘Oh I was in character.’ No, I just think it was poor judgment, that he tried to camouflage by talking about the fact that he was in character when he did it as opposed to just saying, ‘I’m sorry.’ He should have just said, ‘I’m sorry’ and not try to make an excuse for it. Whatever, he did apologize, that’s what matters. We all move on.” (According to ITRWrestling.com)

⭐ Omega Touts AEW’s Affordable Prices

“We’re sort of like the alternative. We’re not quite WWE, and we’re not an indie either. We’re just All Elite Wrestling.

What we try to be is the most fun live show that you can watch, available to you. And I do think that for family-friendly shows, mostly family-friendly, the ticket prices are absolutely friendly. We never skimp on the content. You’ll always get a ton of wrestling for your money’s worth.

I even think we’re getting a double taping as well in Winnipeg, so you’re getting a whole lot of AEW, and you’re not having to mortgage your house or sell off your first child. That’s not even a knock on any promotion, it’s just that if you want to check out a television product, see yourself on TV, and have fun, see what makes AEW special, you can do it at an affordable price.

And I’m just really glad that if there’s any interest whatsoever, whether you’re a diehard AEW fan or you just want to check out a night of wrestling and do something fun with family or friends, there are price point options available for all walks of life. That’s one thing I’m very proud of with AEW.” (As seen on CBC News Manitoba)

🎙️ DESK OUTRO

Ed: “Fans, AEW is firing on all cylinders heading into Dynasty — returns, rivalries, and some of the hardest‑hitting action anywhere!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most compelling week in All Elite Wrestling. And with that… so long from Winnipeg!”

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⭐ ALL ELITE WRESTLING — WEEKEND ROUNDUP (Since Saturday)

Collision: Slam Dunk Saturday & Slam Dunk Sunday

🎙️ OPENING DESK SEGMENT

Ed:

“Fans, AEW delivered a barnburner of a weekend! Two nights of Collision, two nights of championship action, and enough chaos to keep the turnstiles spinning!”

Gordon:

“Indeed. A most eventful stretch. Titles defended, alliances revealed, and the competitive landscape continues to shift.”

🟧 SATURDAY — AEW COLLISION: SLAM DUNK SATURDAY (March 21)

TNT Championship

Kyle Fletcher (c) def. Robbie Eagles A lariat, a turnbuckle drop, and a brainbuster sealed the deal for Fletcher.

Trios Match

LFI (Rush, Dralístico & The Beast Mortos) def. Alpha Zo, Dom Kubrick & Lucas Riley Mortos hit a moonsault to finish it.

Women’s Division

Brawling Birds (Jamie Hayter & Alex Windsor) def. Sisters of Sin (Julia Hart & Skye Blue) Two Birds, One Stone — and another win for the Birds.

Tag Team Showcase

Death Riders (Claudio Castagnoli & Daniel Garcia) def. Komander & Máscara Dorada A strong rebound after their loss in Mexico.

Backstage Highlights

Moxley and PAC warned Will Ospreay.
Thekla claimed Toni Storm “staged her death.”
Brody King vowed he’s not done with Swerve.

🟩 SUNDAY — AEW COLLISION: SLAM DUNK SUNDAY (March 22)

Orange Cassidy & Roderick Strong def. Jay Lethal & Lee Johnson

Strong officially announced he is joining The Conglomeration.

AEW Women’s World Tag Team Champions

Divine Dominion (Megan Bayne & Lena Kross) def. Alex Gracia & Vipress Babes of Wrath immediately demanded a rematch.

Singles Match

Tommaso Ciampa def. Lio Rush A hard‑hitting affair with Ciampa outlasting Rush’s speed.

⭐ AEW WORLD TRIOS CHAMPIONSHIP — MAIN EVENT

Místico & JetSpeed (Kevin Knight & Mike Bailey) (c) def. Don Callis Family (Takeshita, Josh Alexander & El Clon) The champs retain in their first defense since Revolution.

📰 AEW NEWS & RUMORS & VIDEO

⭐ 1. Roderick Strong Joins The Conglomeration

His post‑match announcement on Sunday sets up a feud with The Dogs.

⭐ 2. Don Callis Family Still Targeting the Trios Titles

Despite losing Sunday’s main event, Callis is reportedly pushing for another shot.

⭐ 3. Penelope Ford disconnects X account

She is currently out with a very bad sprained ankle that could keep her from competing for weeks.

⭐ 4. Ronda Rousey not All Elite yet

She is not expected to return to WWE as there are bad feelings between her and TKO.

⭐ 5. Tony Kahn’s company Base 10 bid $6.9 billion for WWE

Shareholders are suing TKO stating that the bidding wasn’t competitive since Endeavor told McMahon he could retain a leadership role.

🎙️ CLOSING DESK SEGMENT

Ed:

“Fans, what a weekend! Titles defended, tempers flaring, and the road to Dynamite is paved with dynamite!”

Gordon:

“Indeed. AEW’s competitive hierarchy remains volatile, and the ramifications of this weekend will be felt throughout the coming weeks. And with that… so long from Fresno.”