AEW Dynamite Results, Recap: 5/28/25 — Swerve and Ospreay Interrupt Hangman, Moné and Storm Come Face-to-Face, King Advances, More
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The fallout episode of AEW Dynamite after Double or Nothing 2025 came to you from the El Paso County Coliseum in El Paso, Texas on Wednesday, May 28, live on TBS and MAX!
Here’s everything that went down on a sensational episode of Dynamite, including your full AEW Dynamite results and recap.
Hangman Page is Interrupted by Swerve Strickland (and Will Ospreay)
AEW Dynamite kicked off with a powerful and charged segment as Hangman Adam Page addressed his triumphant victory at Double or Nothing, earning him a shot at the AEW World Championship at All In: Texas. Page opened by reflecting deeply on the fleeting nature of victory and defeat, acknowledging his battle with Will Ospreay as one of the greatest matches of his life. Expressing gratitude to Ospreay for pushing him to his limits, Page also highlighted the transient honor of holding the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament Championship, returning it in anticipation of crowning a new champion next year.
Page then passionately redirected his focus toward the AEW World Championship, vowing to reclaim it from Jon Moxley, and committing to uphold the spirit of competition and creativity integral to AEW's identity. He delivered an emotional promise to fans, declaring his intent to win and honorably defend the championship at All In: Texas.
However, the mood quickly shifted as Swerve Strickland confronted Page, revisiting their complicated history and accusing Page of collusion with The Young Bucks, who cost Strickland the championship at Dynasty. Swerve's allegations escalated tension, with Strickland demanding a clear answer from Hangman, who emphatically denied involvement, declaring that if he wished harm on Swerve, he would have done it personally and openly.
The segment intensified further as Will Ospreay intervened, attempting to mediate between Hangman and Swerve. Ospreay passionately argued that he had learned firsthand about Page's integrity and commitment to AEW during their recent clash, emphasizing Page's respectful sportsmanship. Ospreay urged unity, proposing collaboration among himself, Page, and Swerve for the betterment of AEW. Swerve rejected Ospreay’s overture vehemently, slapping the microphone from Ospreay's hand and dismissing any notion of partnership with Hangman, leaving unresolved animosity hanging heavily in the air.
Mixed Trios Match: Mark Briscoe, Speedball Mike Bailey and WIllow Nightingale vs. Gabe Kidd, Jon Moxley and Marina Shafir
Wednesday night’s in-ring action kicked off with an explosive Mixed Trios Match featuring Speedball Mike Bailey, Mark Briscoe, and Willow Nightingale battling against the formidable trio of AEW World Champion Jon Moxley, Marina Shafir, and Gabe Kidd. The Death Riders made a dramatic entrance, entering the El Paso arena in the bed of a pickup truck, immediately setting the stage for an intense showdown.
The match erupted instantly as Mark Briscoe and Gabe Kidd charged at each other, exchanging fierce blows without hesitation. Briscoe displayed impressive athleticism, vaulting over the ropes and employing swift, powerful maneuvers such as a triple jump moonsault off a chair onto Kidd at ringside. Speedball Mike Bailey wowed the crowd with his acrobatic precision, executing high-impact kicks and a missile dropkick that rattled Moxley, while Willow Nightingale aggressively took the fight to Marina Shafir with powerful lariats and hip attacks.
The action continued to escalate when Claudio Castagnoli intervened, momentarily distracting Briscoe. However, Komander, Castagnoli’s opponent on Collision this Saturday, swiftly arrived to neutralize Claudio, adding another layer of excitement to the match. Amid this chaos, Jon Moxley capitalized, locking Briscoe into a punishing Bulldog Choke. Meanwhile, Marina Shafir employed her submission expertise with a "Mother's Milk" chokehold, and Gabe Kidd restrained Bailey, preventing any assistance to Briscoe.
Despite Briscoe’s valiant resilience, having already absorbed devastating moves such as Kidd’s vicious exploder suplex and Moxley’s thunderous Paradigm Shift, the Death Riders maintained relentless control. Referee Aubrey Edwards had no option but to end the match via stoppage as Briscoe faded in Moxley's Bulldog Choke.
Ricochet is Looking for Gold – and Allies
Ricochet delivered a concise yet impactful message, addressing his decisive victory over Mark Briscoe at Double or Nothing. Emphasizing his relentless pursuit of championship gold, Ricochet revealed a newfound perspective after observing AEW's current competitive landscape, highlighting dominant factions like the Death Riders, The Opps, The Don Callis Family, and The Hurt Syndicate. Determined to bolster his position, Ricochet declared his intent to assemble a loyal and formidable crew to aid him in his quest for gold, confidently promising to demonstrate to everyone precisely why he remains "simply out of this world."
No Disqualification Tag Match: Anna Jay and Harley Cameron vs. Megan Bayne and Penelope Ford
The longstanding rivalry between these competitors ignited immediately once again on Dynamite, as both teams came prepared with weapons, including chairs and trash cans. The match quickly descended into chaos, with Penelope Ford and Anna Jay battling fiercely outside the ring, while Megan Bayne and Harley Cameron exchanged heavy blows inside. Harley delivered a devastating DDT to Megan Bayne onto a trash can, showcasing the ruthless intensity early on.Â
The action escalated further as Anna Jay and Harley Cameron displayed impressive teamwork, utilizing a strategic dropkick and face-first slams onto steel chairs. However, Megan Bayne's resilience proved formidable as she executed a powerful Death Valley Driver through a table, leaving Anna Jay stunned. Ford and Bayne maintained pressure, deploying tables and chairs strategically to assert dominance. Cameron and Jay fought valiantly, but Bayne's brute strength consistently shifted momentum back in her team's favor.
The match climaxed dramatically when Harley Cameron suffered a brutal collision, face-first into steel steps, sustaining visible injury as she bled from the nose. Despite this, Cameron showcased remarkable heart, re-entering the fray to disrupt a pin attempt. Ultimately, the relentless aggression and teamwork of Megan Bayne and Penelope Ford culminated in victory as they delivered a devastating Doomsday Device to Cameron, securing the three-count.
Post-match, both Anna Jay and Harley Cameron required medical attention, highlighting the fierce intensity and personal stakes involved in this unforgettable No Disqualification bout.
Trios Match: The Opps vs. Frat House
AEW Dynamite featured an action-packed Trios Match pitting the dominant AEW World Trios Champions, The Opps—Samoa Joe, Powerhouse Hobbs, and Katsuyori Shibata—against the brash Frat House, composed of Preston Vance, Griff Garrison, and Cole Karter, accompanied by Jack Jameson.
Frat House entered the match boasting about their party antics in El Paso and mocking the local crowd, quickly drawing disdain from both fans and opponents alike. Samoa Joe immediately silenced their bravado, aggressively attacking Preston Vance while Shibata swiftly handled Cole Karter outside the ring, setting a punishing tone early in the bout.
Inside the ring, Powerhouse Hobbs displayed incredible dominance, overwhelming all three opponents with crushing physicality. A brief moment of Frat House offense saw Jameson interfere by striking Hobbs with a fraternity paddle behind the referee's back, briefly turning the momentum. However, their attempt at seizing control was short-lived.
Samoa Joe retaliated fiercely, laying out Vance, while Hobbs swiftly regained dominance with a devastating spinebuster. Cole Karter found himself overwhelmed as Hobbs executed another powerful spinebuster to seal a decisive victory.
The Toxic Spider is Here! Thekla Ambushes Jamie Hayter
AEW Dynamite took an unexpected turn during an anticipated interview segment featuring Jamie Hayter and Renee Paquette. Hayter, visibly impacted by her recent hard-fought loss to Mercedes Moné at Double or Nothing in the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament finals, entered the ring to address her future plans and the implications of her defeat.
However, before Hayter could articulate her next steps, the arena suddenly plunged into darkness, leaving fans bewildered. As the lights returned, AEW witnessed a shocking debut—Thekla, the "Toxic Spider," emerged, ambushing Hayter with a vicious assault. Known from her tenure in Stardom and notoriously fired for physically confronting company management, Thekla made an emphatic and controversial entry into AEW by leveling Jamie Hayter and making an immediate and brutal statement.
AEW TNT Championship Match: Adam Cole vs. Kyle Fletcher
AEW Dynamite featured an intense TNT Championship bout as champion Adam Cole faced off against challenger Kyle Fletcher, representing the Don Callis Family. Fletcher, riding momentum from his squad’s impactful win at Double or Nothing, aggressively pursued the title, immediately asserting his physical dominance with impactful strikes and a devastating apron powerbomb that severely rattled Cole.
Despite early adversity and Fletcher’s significant size advantage, Adam Cole showcased his resilience and fighting spirit, managing to mount strategic comebacks. Utilizing swift kicks and his trademark quick offense, Cole aimed to counter Fletcher's strength advantage. However, Fletcher maintained relentless pressure, bolstered by Don Callis, who interfered opportunistically, further complicating matters for Cole.
The match’s intensity peaked dramatically when Josh Alexander of the Don Callis Family interfered blatantly, attacking Cole and causing a disqualification. This prompted Brody King to rush the ring wielding a steel chair, swiftly chasing Alexander away and protecting Cole from further harm.
Though Cole retained his title via disqualification, the chaotic aftermath underscored the growing hostility between Paragon and the Don Callis Family, setting the stage for continued rivalry and heightened stakes in AEW’s competitive landscape.
AEW International Championship 4-Way Qualifier Match: Brody King vs. Josh Alexander
When we returned from commercial, King and Alexander were still in the ring area, already raining hammering blows down upon one another.
From the outset, Alexander utilized technical prowess and targeted aggression, notably exploiting King's hand and arm after King struck the ring post, severely compromising his power moves. Alexander further showcased his ring intelligence by delivering a punishing German suplex on the unforgiving apron and repeatedly leveraging King’s injuries to his advantage.
Despite his compromised limbs, King demonstrated immense resilience and raw power, responding with impactful strikes and a devastating crossbody into the barricade, nearly incapacitating Alexander. As the match escalated, Alexander attempted a risky moonsault but was met with King’s raised knees, shifting momentum decisively.
The match culminated with Brody King executing a massive lariat despite his injured arm, finally subduing Alexander enough to finish him off with the Gonzo Bomb. This decisive blow secured the pinfall victory for King, making him the first qualifier to advance to the AEW International Championship 4-Way Match at Fighter Fest.
Fletcher and Cole Aren’t Done Yet
Kyle Fletcher voiced his frustration following his TNT Championship match against Adam Cole. Fletcher adamantly declared that he didn't require interference from anyone, particularly referencing the unwanted involvement of the Don Callis Family's Josh Alexander, asserting confidently that he would have secured victory and the TNT title on his own.
The tension escalated dramatically when Cole unexpectedly attacked Fletcher backstage, aggressively confronting him and passionately asserting that he had Fletcher defeated before the interference. In a fiery outburst, Cole vowed retribution, intensely proclaiming his intent to exact severe consequences upon Fletcher for the disruption and interference in their earlier encounter.
Toni Storm and Mercedes Moné Set the Stage
AEW Dynamite closed with a heated confrontation between AEW Women's World Champion "Timeless" Toni Storm and the 2025 Owen Hart Foundation Women's Tournament winner, Mercedes Moné, setting the stage for their highly anticipated clash at All In: Texas on Saturday, July 12.
Mercedes Moné confidently took the microphone first, asserting, "I now stand before you, not only as the greatest TBS and Rev Pro champion of all time but as the greatest winner of the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament." She boldly compared herself favorably to legendary wrestlers, declaring, "Legends like Owen Hart and my idol, Eddie Guerrero...they don't even compare to the greatness of Mercedes Moné."
Toni Storm interrupted Moné's proclamation, confidently addressing her future challenger, "Hello Mercedes. I have waited so long for you. 441 days ago, you arrived in All Elite Wrestling...you have never once spoken to me. What took you so long?" Storm emphatically laid out her dedication to her title, stating, "I have lived for this. I have cried for this. I have bled for this. And I have died for this."
The exchange grew intensely personal, with Moné highlighting her global dominance: "I have beaten the very best all over the world from Mexico, Japan, England, and now at All In: Texas, I'm bringing it home." Storm fiercely responded, underscoring their stark difference: "While you want all the titles, I need only one."
Their exchange concluded explosively, hinting at future conflict. Moné challenged, "Tony darling, not even your hips are wide enough for the money train," to which Storm ominously replied, "I sincerely believe that you are the greatest of all time, but unfortunately for you, I happen to be timeless."
A brief physical altercation teased what awaits at All In: Texas, with both women nearly executing their finishing moves, heightening anticipation for their championship showdown.
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