Sep, 26 2025
Fallout from Forbidden Door Takes Center Stage
AEW Dynamite kicked off at the historic 2300 Arena with a palpable buzz—Philadelphia fans were ready to settle scores left over from the recent AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door PPV. The opening segment featured the notorious tag duo FTR, Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler, marching to the ring with Big Stokely Hathaway at their side. A chorus of boos followed them, amplified by a heated confrontation between Wheeler and a ringside heckler that spilled into the crowd.
Harwood grabbed the mic—though technical glitches turned his words into a garbled rant—and launched a passionate plea for justice. He claimed the refereeing on Forbidden Door had been a “miscarriage of justice” that robbed them of the AEW World Tag Team titles. In a dramatic twist, he called referee Paul Turner into the ring, demanding the veteran official acknowledge his error, admit it to his family, and officially name FTR as champions. The crowd’s chants grew louder, urging the pair to “shut up and beat the champ,” but the message was clear: FTR wanted a reversal, not just a rant.
The segment set the tone for the night, framing the tag title picture as a live, unfolding drama that would spill into future episodes.
Singles Action, Chaos and Women’s Spotlight
The main event saw Darby Allin and Claudio Castagnoli clash in a brutal Falls Count Anywhere match. Both men unleashed their signature high‑risk style, sending each other crashing through tables, over the rail, and onto the concrete floor. Allin’s reckless daring ultimately earned him the win, but the match reinforced why both competitors are known for unpredictable, blood‑soaked storytelling.
Jon Moxley continued his post‑Forbidden Door surge by defeating Daniel Garcia, a bout that kept the Death Riders’ momentum humming after they shredded Will Ospreay in the Lights Out Steel Cage. Moxley’s hard‑hitting offense and Garcia’s resilience made for a gritty, no‑holds‑barred showcase that left the arena buzzing.
In a high‑octane eight‑man tag, the Don Callis Family—now bolstered by Konosuke Takeshita, Kazuchika Okada, Hechicero, Lance Archer, Josh Alexander, and newcomer Wardlow—took on Jet Speed and the reigning AEW World Tag Team Champions Brodido. The encounter resembled a free‑for‑all: a colossal senton from Brody King, dual hip‑tosses, a double Gourdbuster from Jet Speed, and a triple‑dive sequence that spilled outside the ring. The Don Callis Family ultimately stood tall, solidifying their growing dominance.
On the women’s side, Kris Statlander and Harley Cameron teamed up to defeat Megan Bayne and Penelope Ford in a smooth, high‑energy bout that reminded fans the women’s division is still climbing the ladder.
Later, Mercedes Mone celebrated a surreal moment: a TBS Championship defense followed by a showcase of her nine championship belts, a visual that highlighted her status as one of the most decorated women in the business.
Rounding out the night, a dramatic rescue unfolded when Kenny Omega intervened to save Hangman Adam Page from an ambush, reinforcing their partnership ahead of the next big storyline. Finally, Edge (Christian Cage) and Copeland (Christian) issued a bold challenge to FTR, promising a showdown that could finally settle the tag title controversy once and for all.