26: AEW Dynamite and This Week in History

🟦 REVIEW — All Elite Wrestling

Presented by Ed & Gordon.

🎙️ DESK INTRO

Ed: “Fans, AEW didn’t just step on the gas this week — they floored it! Dynamite’s Summer Blockbuster came out swinging with tournament drama, title fights, and a steel‑cage bombshell that shook the whole landscape!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most turbulent and compelling week — rivalries escalated, championships were defended, and the road to Forbidden Door grew ever more treacherous.”

🟥 AEW: WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK

AEW entered the week riding the fallout from Collision, and by the time Dynamite hit Cincinnati, the entire company was in motion:

Swerve Strickland advanced to the Owen Hart Cup Finals after defeating Brody King in a brutal main event.
Jon Moxley retained the Continental Championship against Shane Taylor — but STP left the Death Riders laying afterward.
Mark Briscoe defeated PAC and forced MJF into a massive stipulation: Team Briscoe vs. Team MJF — 6‑on‑6 Steel Cage at Forbidden Door, with a world title shot on the line.
Andrade El Idolo defeated Orange Cassidy, continuing his push toward a world title opportunity.
Maya World upset Skye Blue to advance in the Women’s Owen Hart Cup.
Darby Allin returned, attacking Kevin Knight with a skateboard.
Chris Jericho and Tommaso Ciampa brawled, escalating their feud.

🟧 FULL MATCH RESULTS — AEW DYNAMITE (JUNE 10, 2026)

(Summer Blockbuster — Cincinnati, OH)

AEW Continental Championship

Jon Moxley (c) def. Shane Taylor Post‑match: STP attacked the Death Riders, leaving Moxley down.

Ed: “Moxley fought like a man defending his hometown turf — but Taylor’s crew made sure the celebration didn’t last long!”

Owen Hart Cup — Men’s Semifinal

Swerve Strickland def. Brody King Prince Nana interfered with the ring bell, allowing Swerve to advance.

Gordon: “A most cunning victory — Strickland blended strategy with ruthlessness.”

Singles Match

Mark Briscoe def. PAC Briscoe then confronted MJF, triggering the 6‑on‑6 cage match announcement.

Singles Match

Andrade El Idolo def. Orange Cassidy Lio Rush appeared unexpectedly, but Andrade still secured the win.

Women’s Owen Hart Cup — Quarterfinal

Maya World def. Skye Blue A late substitution for Sareee, Maya capitalized and advanced.

Other Segments & Highlights

Jericho returned, interrupting Ciampa and sparking a brawl.
Darby Allin attacked Kevin Knight, reigniting their feud.
Mercedes Moné vignette teased her tournament ambitions.
Zack Sabre Jr. challenged Kenny Omega for Forbidden Door.
Dark Tag Team: Kiran Grey & Steven Borden defeat KM & Rosario Grillo, Credit: cagematch.net

📰 AEW NEWS & RUMORS

Mercedes Moné’s status

Moné addressed rumors about her absence and reaffirmed her AEW commitment.

MJF’s knee injury

MJF confirmed he would still appear on Dynamite despite injury concerns. During the June 3 AEW Dynamite episode, MJF successfully defended the AEW World Championship against RUSH. He hyperextended his knee in the match, which was confirmed as a real injury causing swelling and pain. Credit: Sports Illustrated

Jericho backlash

Jericho responded to criticism over the “Tommy’s Mommy” segment. Chris Jericho’s “Tommy’s Mommy” moment came during the June 10, 2026 episode of AEW Dynamite: Summer Blockbuster, when he was feuding with Tommaso Ciampa. The exchange began when Ciampa confronted Tony Schiavone, and Jericho interrupted, repeatedly calling Ciampa “Tommy.” Ciampa retorted that he’s the “Psycho Killer” and that not even his own mother calls him Tommy. Jericho then quipped, “Tommy’s Mommy,” prompting the Cincinnati crowd to chant the phrase. Credit: ewrestlingnews

Isiah Kassidy’s absence

Not injured — simply not being used on TV currently. Private Party has been dealing with another setback after Marq Quen was confirmed to be out of action earlier this year. During the April 2 episode of AEW Collision, Kassidy addressed Jon Moxley and revealed that Quen had been taken out with no clear return timeline.
“Fast forward to last weekend. I’m forced to change again. Because you took out my boy. And now he’s out. And I don’t know when he’s coming back. So now I’m all alone.”

CM Punk rumors

Internal belief that the door isn’t fully closed on Punk returning someday. Fightful Select reports, “AEW sources gave me the “never say never” line when I asked if CM Punk has a burned bridge with the company.”

🟦 THIS WEEK IN WRESTLING HISTORY

Ed: “Fans, before we wrap up, let’s take a stroll down memory lane — because this week in wrestling history has delivered some absolute classics!”

⭐ June 10, 1994 — Misawa vs. Kawada

One of the most celebrated matches in All Japan history, a cornerstone of King’s Road storytelling.

⭐ June 9, 1997 — Raw Is War

The Hart Foundation’s U.S. feud hit full stride, setting the stage for the Canadian Stampede.

⭐ June 11, 2005 — Samoa Joe vs. CM Punk (ROH)

Their legendary trilogy reached its peak, redefining independent wrestling.

⭐ June 8, 2008 — New Japan Dominion Begins

The early Dominion era helped launch NJPW’s modern renaissance.

Gordon: “A most illustrious collection — each event shaping the sport in its own indelible way.”

🎙️ DESK OUTRO

Ed: “Fans, AEW is barreling toward Forbidden Door with the force of a runaway locomotive — and if this week was any indication, the next chapter is going to be explosive!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most compelling week — and the road ahead promises even greater intrigue.”

Around the World of Pro Wrestling 5/21/26: AEW Dynamite & Collision

🎙️ Rundown — AEW

Presented by Ed & Gordon.

🟦 DESK INTRO

Ed: “Fans, All Elite Wrestling has been moving like a runaway freight train! Dynamite on May 20 shook the rafters, Collision kept the pedal down, and the road to Double or Nothing is tightening by the minute!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most consequential stretch — rivalries sharpening, champions under siege, and several competitors making emphatic statements.”

🟧 AEW DYNAMITE — MAY 20, 2026 (FULL MATCH‑BY‑MATCH REVIEW)

📍 Live from a packed mid‑week crowd that was red‑hot from bell to bell.

From Portland, Maine.

AEW Dynamite & Collision — May 20, 2026 Results

Credit: All Elite Wrestling, Sports Illustrated and Wrestling Inc.

The May 20, 2026 special back-to-back of AEW Dynamite and AEW Collision in Portland, Maine served as the final build to Double or Nothing. Here’s a breakdown of the key matches and moments.

Dynamite Results

Trios Match: Ricochet, Andrade El Ídolo, and Mark Davis def. Chris Jericho & The Young Bucks (Matt & Nick Jackson). The Dogs interfered, allowing El Ídolo to pin Matt Jackson. Post-match, Jack Perry hit Toa Liona with a bag of onions, sparking a brawl with The Don Callis Family, The Demand, and The Dogs — a preview of the Stadium Stampede main event.
Anything Goes Match: Mark Briscoe def. Tommaso Ciampa. The match was brutal, featuring kendo sticks, staplers, and barbed wire. Briscoe won after hitting a Froggy Bow and a piledriver through a barbed wire table.
AEW Continental Championship Eliminator: Jon Moxley (c) vs. Kyle O’Reilly — Time Limit Draw (20 minutes). O’Reilly earned a future title shot at Double or Nothing with no time limit.
8-Woman Tag Match: Triangle of Madness (Thekla, Julia Hart, Skye Blue) & Athena def. Thunder Rosa, Mina Shirakawa, and the Brawling Birds.
AEW World Championship: Darby Allin (c) def. “Speedball” Mike Bailey via submission (Scorpion Death Lock). MJF joined commentary, tried to help Bailey, and even attempted to shave Allin’s head — a tease for the Title vs. Hair match at Double or Nothing.

Gordon: “A most deliberate psychological tactic — and one that clearly rattled the champion.”

Collision Results

Katsuyori Shibata vs. Will Ospreay: Ospreay won, setting up his Owen Hart Cup run. He told Samoa Joe he has “his whole country on his back” and aims to win the Cup before challenging for the world title at All In.
Rush vs. TJ Crawford: Rush won.
5-Minute Eliminator: Divine Dominion (Lena Kross & Megan Bayne) def. Kayla Lopez & Elle Valentine — a quick, one-sided win.
AEW World Tag Team Championship: FTR (c) def. Orange Cassidy & Roderick Strong via gold watch/Stokely. The titles remain on the line for Double or Nothing.

Ed: “That was less a match and more a catharsis — and the fallout is going to be seismic!”

Notable Storylines & Hype

Willow Nightingale revealed a shoulder injury, vacated the TBS Championship, and withdrew from the Owen Hart Cup.
MJF’s interference in the Dynamite main event and his “bald” threat to Allin were major Double or Nothing foreshadowing.
Stadium Stampede main event set: 14 men from multiple factions will collide at Double or Nothing, with Jericho & The Young Bucks’ loss to El Ídolo, Davis, and Ricochet as a key setup.

This was a high-octane, three-hour special packed with title defenses, eliminator wins, and major PPV storylines, making it one of the most action-filled nights before Double or Nothing.

NEWS

MJF Accuses WWE Of Using AEW TV Deal Rumors To Deflect Criticism From Their Own Product

“AEW has an insane amount of momentum. There’s a paradigm shift going on similar to the paradigm shift that was happening back in 2019. People are disenfranchised at WWE right now. They want to see a different type of product. In comes AEW. We are the alternative. We are the Pepsi to the Coke. There will always be room for Pepsi. Always.”

“Well, because it’s a way to hold the competition down, right? So, when you look at how these rumors started, where did they come from? They came from WWE, TKO, right?” Credit: ringsidenews.com

Mick Foley’s AEW Status Confirmed After Recent Backstage Rumors

“Tony Khan announced that Foley will join Renee Paquette as a co-host for the Double or Nothing Buy In special before also appearing during Wednesday Night Dynamite.” Credit: ringsidenews.com

AEW Talent Pushing to Sign Leon Slater as TNA Deal Nears End

“While speaking during a Self Made Session, Self Made Pro revealed that many people previously viewed Slater eventually joining WWE as practically inevitable. However, AEW talent and figures within the company are now pushing for AEW to aggressively pursue the rising UK star instead.

“Months ago, it was considered a formality that he’s going to WWE. And I’m not here to tell you that that’s not happening anymore. But what I am telling you is that there are many people in AEW pushing for them to look into exploring their options to basically sign him.”” Credit: ringsidenews.com

🎙️ DESK OUTRO

Ed: “Fans, AEW is firing on all cylinders! Dynamite delivered fireworks, Collision brought the hammer, and the road to Double or Nothing is paved with chaos!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most compelling week — and the next chapter promises even greater upheaval.”

Around the World of Pro Wrestling 5/15/26: AEW Dynamite

🟦 DESK INTRO

Ed: “Fans, the action in All Elite Wrestling has been hotter than a depot stove! Collision set the table, and Dynamite on blew the roof off with championship stakes, faction warfare, and a main event that shook the very foundation of the company!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most turbulent week — rivalries escalating, alliances fracturing, and the road to Double or Nothing becoming increasingly treacherous.”

🟥 AEW — WEEK IN REVIEW

⭐ 2026 Owen Hart Tournament Brackets Revealed for Men’s and Women’s Owen Cup Brackets

Credit: allelitewrestling.com

“It’s Owen season! The 2026 Owen Hart Foundation Tournament brackets were revealed on Wednesday night’s AEW Dynamite for both the Men’s and Women’s fields.

The 2026 Men’s Owen Cup participants are:

Samoa Joe
Will Ospreay
Swerve Strickland
Bandido
Mark Davis
“Jungle” Jack Perry
Claudio Castagnoli
Brody King

The opening quarterfinal matches of the 2026 Men’s Owen Cup are:

Claudio Castagnoli vs. Brody King

Samoa Joe vs. Will Ospreay (at AEW Double or Nothing on Sunday, May 24)

Swerve Strickland vs. ROH World Champion Bandido (at AEW Double or Nothing)

Mark Davis vs. “Jungle” Jack Perry

The 2026 Women’s Owen Cup participants are:

Persephone
Hazuki
Mina Shirakawa
Athena
Willow Nightingale
Alex Windsor
Skye Blue
Sareee

The opening matches of the 2026 Women’s Owen Cup are:

Persephone vs. Hazuki
Mina Shirakawa vs. ROH Women’s World Champion Athena
Willow Nightingale vs. Alex Windsor (at AEW Double or Nothing)
Skye Blue vs. Sareee”

⭐ How to Watch Double or Nothing

Credit: si.com

AEW Double or Nothing date:

Date: Sunday, May 24, 2026

AEW Double or Nothing start time:

Start time: 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT

AEW Double or Nothing location:

Location: Louis Armstrong Stadium, Queens, New York

How To Watch AEW Double or Nothing:

Streaming: HBO Max, Prime Video, PPV.com, Fubo, and YouTube in the United States and internationally on MyAEW.com.

AEW Double or Nothing card (Announced):

Thekla (c) vs. Hikaru Shida vs. Jamie Hayter vs. Kris Statlander for the AEW Women’s World Championship

Kazuchika Okada (c) vs. Konosuke Takeshita for the AEW International Championship

FTR (c) vs. Cage & Cope in an “I Quit” Match for the AEW World Tag Team Championship

Stadium Stampede: Chris Jericho, Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin, Kenny Omega, Jack Perry and The Young Bucks vs. Ricochet, Gates of Agony, Mark Davis and three members of the Don Callis Family

⭐ Swerve Strickland Thinks AEW Didn’t Properly Set Up Darby Allin’s World Title Run

Credit: WrestleZone.com

“”I feel like there could’ve been more done for Darby for that moment,” Strickland said. “I feel like it anchored Darby a little too much… I’m not saying Darby’s not qualified to compete with that, but you’ve got to make Darby qualified to compete like that,” he explained. “I feel like they didn’t do him a favor with that… But Darby is so talented that now his run is making up for that,” Strickland said.”

⭐ Possible Names for The New Day in AEW

Credit: ringsidenews.com

“Fightful Select reported that there is a heavy push within AEW among talent to bring in Kofi and Austin Creed.”

“A number of AEW talent also have expressed interest in working with New Day, who will need to go by a new name.”

🟧 AEW DYNAMITE — MAY 13, 2026 (FULL MATCH‑BY‑MATCH REVIEW)

📍 Location: Harrah’s Cherokee Center in Asheville, North Carolina.

Renee Paquette approached MJF backstage about the hair stipulation in his title match. He did not answer but looked upset as he passed a number of bald men backstage.

🔥 MATCH 1 — Bucks, Cage, Cope and Orange Cassidy vs. FTR, The Dogs and Tommaso Ciampa

A huge brawl to start the match. Enjoyable chaos! Who is the legal man, though!? A better than average match with Copeland pinning Connors. Cope may not have ever thrown a superkick before this.

🔥 MATCH 2 — Mike Bailey vs. Westbrook

Bailey against local talent that slipped on the ropes leading to a quick victory for Bailey. After The Jets victory Speedball said he wanted a shot at the World Title.

Gordon: “A most impressive showing — momentum firmly in his corner.”

🔥 MATCH 3 — Kevin Knight vs. Brian Cage

The Machine looked better than ever. Cage looks good against small guys because of his speed. Knight retains the TNT Title. A better than average match.

The Demand and Mark Davis reveal that Andrade and The Dogs have joined their Stadium Stampede team.

🔥 MATCH 4 — Will Ospreay vs. Ace Austin

Ospreay shows what he learned from the Death Riders. Handshakes and technical wrestling to start. Austin focused on the neck in the beginning but Ospreay started building momentum after the TV break. This was a very good match. Ospreay wins with an armbar. The Opps come out to taunt him before his Owen Hart match with Samoa Joe. Anthony Bowens and Katsuyori Shibata approached the ring but were chased off by the Death Riders.

Ed: “Fans, that’s dominance — pure and simple!”

🔥 MATCH 5 — Triangle of Madness vs. Brawling Birds and Hikaru Shida

The Triangle of Madness with a sneak attack but are quickly chased from the ring by the Birds and Shida. A very hard hitting match. Thekla gets a DQ after hitting Hayter with the belt. Shida refused to help her partner. Willow Nightengale, Mina Shirakawa and Thunder Rosa made the save. Another better than average match.

Kris Statlander wasn’t there as she was not cleared to travel. Andrade shook his hair in MJF’s face backstage. Mark Briscoe returned during a Conglomeration segment backstage.

Ed: “Fans, that’s as personal as it gets!”

Gordon: “A most combustible situation — and one that cannot be contained much longer.”

🔥MAIN EVENT– Darby Allin vs. Konosuke Takeshita

Allin has defended the title every week on TV. Takeshita’s size allowed him to punish the champ early. He tested Allin’s limits in a very punishing match. Don Callis tried to interfere but was waived off by Takeshita. Allin won after hitting a pair of Coffin Drops. Another better than average match. MJF had given Callis the Dynamite Diamond Ring to help Takeshita win. MJF came out after the match to sign the contract for the hair vs title match. He attacked Allin and was going for a piledriver off the middle turnbuckle when Kevin Knight made the save.

📰 AEW NEWS & RUMORS (Past Week)

✔ Forbidden Door 2026

Confirmed for June 28 in San Jose, featuring AEW, NJPW, CMLL, and STARDOM talent.

✔ Warner Bros. Discovery Scheduling

AEW programming continues to shift around NHL playoff coverage.

🎙️ DESK OUTRO

Ed: “Fans, AEW is charging toward Double or Nothing with a full head of steam! Dynamite brought the chaos, the champions stood tall, and the roster is fighting like every match could change the landscape!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most compelling week — and the road ahead promises even greater turbulence. And with that… so long from the wrestling world.”

Around the World of Pro Wrestling 4/30/2026

🎙️ Rundown — AEW

Presented by Ed & Gordon

🟦 DESK INTRO

Ed: “Fans, All Elite Wrestling has been hotter than a depot stove this past week! Four championships on the line, tempers flaring, and a Dynamite in Fairfax that shook the rafters!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most eventful week — rivalries intensified, champions were tested, and the road to Double or Nothing became clearer.”

🟥 THE WEEK IN AEW (April 23–29, 2026)

🔥 Darby Allin’s Reign Rolls On

Darby Allin continued his weekly‑defense mission, preparing for Brody King’s challenge while refusing MJF a rematch unless Max “puts something on the line.”

🟩 MJF’s Meltdown Continues

MJF opened Dynamite demanding respect, then lost the TNT Title match to Kevin Knight after Knight returned Max’s own cheating tactics with a low blow and inside cradle.

After the bell, MJF attacked Knight’s knee until Darby descended from the rafters to stop him.

🟧 Jamie Hayter Injury Update

AEW confirmed Jamie Hayter is not cleared following her Dynasty match with Thekla, forcing lineup changes on Collision and halting her momentum.

🟪 Britt Baker Resurfaces — Outside AEW

Still absent from AEW TV, Britt Baker appeared on the NFL Draft broadcast in Pittsburgh, fueling continued speculation about her return timeline.

🟦 AEW DYNAMITE — APRIL 29, 2026 (FULL REVIEW)

📍 EagleBank Arena — Fairfax, VA

🏆 TNT Championship

Kevin Knight (c) def. MJF Knight outsmarted Max with a retaliatory low blow and cradle. Post‑match chaos brought Darby down from the rafters to chase MJF off.

The Brawling Birds (Alex Windsor & Jamie Hayter) defeat Emily Jaye & Jordan Blade

🏆 AEW International Championship

Kazuchika Okada (c) def. Ace Austin A clean, decisive defense for Okada as he continues building toward Takeshita.

🏆 AEW Women’s World Tag Team Championship

Divine Dominion (c) def. Hikaru Shida & Kris Statlander Megan Bayne & Lena Kross retained, continuing their dominant run.

💥 Cage & Cope def. RPG Vice

Adam Copeland & Christian Cage scored the win and accepted FTR’s “I Quit” stipulation for Double or Nothing.

⚡ Rush def. Steven Fuerte

A quick showcase win to keep Rush hot.

🏆 MAIN EVENT — AEW WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

Darby Allin (c) def. Brody King A brutal, emotional fight. Allin survived King’s onslaught, used a powerbomb on exposed concrete, and hit three Coffin Drops to retain.

Ed: “Fans, that young man is wrestling like every night could be his last!”

Gordon: “A most courageous champion — and a most dangerous challenger.”

📰 AEW NEWS & RUMORS

Broadcast shake‑ups: Warner Bros. Discovery announced major schedule shifts for Dynamite & Collision throughout May due to NHL playoffs.
Darby Allin defended by peers: Brian Cage publicly backed Allin amid backlash to his title win.
Forbidden Door 2026: Officially set for June 28 in San Jose, featuring AEW, NJPW, CMLL, and STARDOM talent.

🎙️ DESK OUTRO

Ed: “Fans, AEW is firing on all cylinders — champions standing tall, challengers circling, and Double or Nothing shaping up to be a powder keg!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most compelling week. And with that… so long from the wrestling world.”