AEW Dynamite Results, Recap: June 25, 2025 – Ibushi’s In-Ring Return, No. 1 Casino Gauntlet Entrants Emerge, and More
- All Elite Wrestling
- Jun 25
- 11 min read
AEW Dynamite stormed into Seattle, Washington, delivering a night filled with high-stakes competition and explosive confrontations just 17 days away from AEW All In: Texas.
Hangman Adam Page headlined the action-packed episode with a fierce showdown against The Beast Mortos, securing a critical victory in dramatic fashion before a post-match assault escalated tensions with Jon Moxley and the Young Bucks. Additionally, Mark Briscoe and Kris Statlander emerged victorious in intense 4-way battles, earning pivotal No. 1 entrant positions in their respective Casino Gauntlet matches.
Here’s everything that went down on a thrilling episode of Dynamite, including your full AEW Dynamite results and recap.
Mercedes Moné Ambushes Toni Storm
AEW Dynamite kicked off explosively as Timeless Toni Storm arrived at the arena, only to be ambushed backstage by her upcoming challenger at AEW All In: Texas, Mercedes Moné.
Just one week removed from Storm interrupting Moné’s celebration after earning the CMLL World Women’s Championship, tensions escalated dramatically. Storm had boldly declared on AEW Collision that Moné would have to "kill her" to take the AEW Women's World Championship. Moné appeared determined to respond, launching into a fierce and unexpected assault backstage.
“Tony, you wanna play games? Huh? Is this what you wanted? You wanna embarrass me?” Moné shouted amidst the chaos. “Let's play.”
The brawl rapidly spilled into the arena, with Moné aggressively seeking to deliver both physical punishment and psychological warfare ahead of their impending title clash. The situation was finally subdued when Mina Shirakawa intervened, rushing out to aid Storm.
As the dust settled, Moné stood defiant, issuing a chilling warning: “Let the games begin.” With just 17 days until All In: Texas, the stakes have never been higher in the heated rivalry between Storm and Moné.
The Young Bucks Make Their Power Known … But Get Challenged
Backstage, AEW Dynamite continued as Nicholas Jackson gleefully declared, “Here ye, here ye, 'tis your founding fathers, Matthew and Nicholas, your executive vice presidents of AEW!” Matthew Jackson revealed they'd flexed their backstage influence to unexpectedly bump up the tag match featuring Will Ospreay and Swerve Strickland. "I hope you're prepared, because that match isn't later tonight," Matthew announced, "it actually is right now."
Ospreay and Swerve entered the arena hastily, clearly caught off guard, as Ospreay taped his wrists en route to the ring. Facing Lee Johnson and Blake Christian, the match began with Johnson and Swerve exchanging rapid maneuvers, highlighted by a quick leapfrog sequence and evasion by Johnson. Ospreay, sporting a noticeable black eye from a previous superkick incident, tagged in and executed a sharp Manhattan Drop and a blistering chop on Christian.
Despite their abrupt start, Ospreay and Swerve showcased impressive chemistry. A notable moment came when Ospreay launched himself into Johnson on the outside with a dynamic crossbody. However, the Young Bucks appeared ringside, creating a distraction that allowed Christian to capitalize with a precise dropkick.
Blake Christian momentarily dominated, impressively connecting with a flawless 450 Splash on Ospreay. Nevertheless, resilience and teamwork prevailed as Swerve exploded into action, delivering a punishing Buckle Bomb followed by brutal uppercuts. Swerve then decisively ended the match with a devastating Swerve Stomp, sealing their victory.
Post-match tensions escalated as Swerve addressed the Young Bucks directly, expressing frustration over continual interference. "Year after year after year…I'm not going to go another year dealing with you two," Swerve proclaimed emphatically. Ospreay upped the ante, issuing a bold challenge: "Put the EVP titles on the line." With tempers flaring and the stakes higher than ever, the Young Bucks now face a critical decision in the lead-up to AEW All In: Texas.
The Bucks and the Family: Together as One?
After the break, the Bucks had a response for Swerve, with Matthew stating bluntly, “Swerve, you dumb ass. Do you not realize what you just did?” Referencing the AEW employee handbook, Matthew declared that due to Swerve laying hands on an AEW official, “You're suspended for the week without pay. Get his ass outta here.”
Then, members of the Don Callis Family, led by Okada and Rocky Romero, entered the scene. Romero reflected on their complicated past with the Young Bucks, humorously noting, "Who would've thought from the days of Chaos feuding with you guys and the Bullet Club to all of us on the same side?" Matthew Jackson cautiously acknowledged their shared objectives, particularly highlighting the mutual ambition "to strap [Okada] up at All In to become the first-ever AEW Unified Champion."
Adding fuel to the fire, Trent Beretta teased their strategy, vowing, "Guys, I want you to watch what I'm about to do to Ibushi. I think you're gonna love it," receiving encouragement from Matthew.
As the group dispersed, a lingering tension remained between Takeshita and Okada. Takeshita broke the silence ominously, reminding Okada, “Remember, this is temporary.” Okada's terse acknowledgment, "Okay," hinted at unresolved friction and further intrigue moving forward.
Kota Ibushi vs. Trent Berretta
The action continued on AEW Dynamite with Kota Ibushi making his anticipated return to singles competition against Trent Berretta of the Don Callis Family, accompanied by Rocky Romero. From the outset, the intensity was palpable, as Berretta appeared fiercely determined to send a message to Kenny Omega by punishing Omega's longtime friend and ally, Ibushi.
Both athletes started evenly matched, trading technical holds and displaying their agility and power. Ibushi showcased his renowned athleticism with a perfectly executed dropkick, while Berretta used distractions provided by Romero to gain momentary advantages. Ibushi retaliated impressively with a standing moonsault press, demonstrating his explosive offense.
The match took a punishing turn as Berretta delivered a devastating Gotch-style piledriver, nearly securing the victory. Ibushi fought back resiliently, landing a crisp Dragon Suplex targeting Berretta's surgically repaired neck. The turning point came when Ibushi unleashed a series of powerful knee strikes, decisively ending the bout with a brutal Kamigoye, driving his knee directly into Berretta's face to secure the pinfall victory.
Following the match, tensions escalated dramatically as AEW Continental Champion Kazuchika Okada made his presence felt. Okada approached the ring for a tense and electrifying staredown with Ibushi, reigniting their storied rivalry. Their confrontation set the stage for an epic battle next week, officially announced by Tony Khan as a marquee matchup for Dynamite 300.
Jon Moxley Has a Message for the Cowboy
AEW World Champion Jon Moxley delivered a searing, personal monologue directed squarely at his upcoming challenger at AEW All In: Texas, Hangman Adam Page. Moxley, intense and unyielding, focused on the urgency of the present, declaring, “The only thing we ever actually have is the present moment and it slips through our fingers like sand.”
With clear disdain, Moxley questioned Hangman's ability to seize this crucial opportunity: "Hangman Page has lost hold of what's come before a thousand times over. And here it is in his hand again. Will he grab it? Take hold of it? Will he show up for it like it's shown up for him? I don't think so."
Critiquing Page's mindset, Moxley asserted, "The cowboy is afraid, not afraid of me. It's not a fear of failure. Hangman Page is afraid to become what the world needs him to be." He dismissed Page’s modest persona sharply, stating, "For a guy like me who's walked the path that I've walked to be standing here today, the world champion, Hangman Page makes me absolutely sick."
Moxley's scorn grew deeper as he voiced contempt for Page's emotional vulnerability: "I have less than zero sympathy for your plight, for your crybaby crap. A world champion doesn't shy away from responsibility. The world champion walks into the fire and does not take a single ounce of crap from anybody."
Emphasizing the stakes for their July 12th encounter, Moxley painted a brutal vision of the match: "While you're fiddling around with your emotional turmoil, worrying about who's your friend, who's not your friend...you're gonna be getting elbowed in the face. You're gonna be getting choked into oblivion. You're gonna be getting dumped on the top of your skull."
In a chilling conclusion, Moxley delivered a stark ultimatum to Hangman, promising definitive action: "On July 12th, I show the world what the world champion looks like. You, you gotta start looking for another job."
Ricochet Recruits AR Fox for a Match
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviewed AR Fox, noting his recent momentum despite a tough loss to Jon Moxley. Ricochet abruptly interrupted, stating he came with "no animosity, with no ill will," but rather to recruit Fox, recognizing his "unique set of skills" needed for Ricochet’s quest for gold. Ricochet proposed teaming up against JetSpeed (Speedball Mike Bailey and Kevin Knight) to "take 'em out tonight."
In the ensuing match, Ricochet frequently left Fox to fend for himself, initially watching from the sidelines as JetSpeed dominated early with synchronized high-flying maneuvers, including stereo cross bodies. Fox showed incredible resilience, executing a dynamic over-the-rope foot stomp and senton combo onto Bailey.
Despite his partner’s indifference, Fox's innovative offense kept the match competitive. However, Ricochet continued to undermine teamwork, tagging himself in opportunistically and delivering a sharp uppercut and chest kick to Kevin Knight, enjoying the spectacle rather than capitalizing on the momentum.
As the match reached its climax, AR Fox desperately sought a tag, only to find Ricochet stepping away and abandoning him entirely. JetSpeed swiftly capitalized on the betrayal; Kevin Knight executed a precise sky-high maneuver, setting Fox up perfectly for Knight’s UFO Splash, securing the victory.
JetSpeed Issues a Challenge, The Hurt Syndicate Tends to Business
Following their victory, JetSpeed’s Speedball Mike Bailey and Kevin Knight were interviewed by Tony Schiavone, expressing their intent to challenge the reigning AEW Tag Team Champions, The Hurt Syndicate, at AEW All In: Texas. Bailey asserted, “The AEW Tag Team championships have been held hostage for way too long, and it's time for someone to come to their rescue.” Knight echoed the sentiment, confidently declaring, “Those tag team titles been held hostage worse than OKC been holding the Supersonics hostage all these years. It's time for those tag team titles to come home.”
Their moment was swiftly interrupted as Shelton Benjamin and Bobby Lashley, along with MJF and MVP of The Hurt Syndicate, attacked JetSpeed viciously, culminating in Lashley brutally choking Knight out and putting both men through a table. MVP then grabbed a microphone, challenging anyone brave enough to step up to their dominance. "Please, will someone stand up to the AEW Tag Team Champions, please?" MVP provocatively asked the audience.
MJF seized the mic to announce his participation in a qualifying match for the men's Casino Gauntlet at All In: Texas, aiming to reclaim what he views as his rightful AEW World Championship.
Mark Briscoe interrupted with characteristic flair, humorously but pointedly addressing MJF’s insults and deeper issues, suggesting, "I feel like all these hurtful comments and words that come from your mouth come from a place of insufficiency." Highlighting empathy as the "word of the day," Briscoe playfully jabbed at MJF, stating, "If I'm Maxwell Jacob Friedman, and I've been going damn near 30 years with a little teeny tiny kosher pickle in my pants, then I would probably wanna hang out with these fellas too."
MVP quickly diffused the situation, guiding The Hurt Syndicate away while mockingly promising to watch Briscoe "do what he does better than anybody else... lose."
4-Way Match for the No. 1 Spot in the Men’s Casino Gauntlet Match at AEW All In: Mark Briscoe vs. ROH World Champion Bandido vs. Roderick Strong vs. Konosuke Takeshita
AEW Dynamite featured an intense 4-Way Match with Mark Briscoe, ROH World Champion Bandido, Roderick Strong, and Konosuke Takeshita battling fiercely for the coveted No. 1 spot in the Casino Gauntlet match at AEW All In: Texas.
From the outset, the action was relentless. Bandido demonstrated his incredible agility with a precise dropkick and a fluid hurricanrana. Takeshita's strategic prowess was on full display as he executed a devastating Blue Thunder Bomb on Roderick Strong, narrowly missing a victory. Strong responded with his signature series of brutal backbreakers, further emphasizing his nickname, "Messiah of the Backbreaker."
Mark Briscoe brought his characteristic toughness and unpredictability, employing a crisp scissor kick through the ropes and a blockbuster neckbreaker combo. The match reached fever pitch as Bandido landed a high-impact Cutter on Strong, only to crash spectacularly after missing a high-risk aerial maneuver.
The decisive moments came as Bandido attempted to put Takeshita away with his patented 21-Plex, but Takeshita barely escaped by rolling away from the pinning predicament. Seizing this chaotic opening, Mark Briscoe soared with pinpoint accuracy, hitting his signature Froggy Bow from the top rope onto Roderick Strong, securing the crucial victory.
Adam Cole Wants the Don Callis Family
Backstage on AEW Dynamite, TNT Champion Adam Cole issued a bold open challenge directed squarely at the Don Callis Family for AEW Collision. Addressing the persistent antagonism he's faced, Cole declared, "The Don Callis Family has been a thorn in my side for far too long." He then confidently laid down the gauntlet: "Tomorrow night on Collision, an open challenge for my TNT Championship against any member of the Don Callis Family."
Cole emphasized his readiness and intent, promising not only to defend his title successfully but also delivering a pointed threat, asserting, "I'm gonna whoop your ass in the process." With his characteristic assurance, he concluded emphatically, "And that is undisputed."
4-Way Match for the No. 1 Spot in the Women’s Casino Gauntlet Match at AEW All In: Willow Nightingale vs. ROH Women’s World Champion Athena vs. Kris Statlander vs. Thunder Rosa
The high-stakes 4-Way Match to secure the No. 1 spot in the Women's Casino Gauntlet at AEW All In: Texas saw fierce competitors Willow Nightingale, ROH Women's World Champion Athena, Thunder Rosa, and Kris Statlander collide in a dynamic clash.
Athena quickly displayed dominance, using a handspring forearm and a swift DDT to maintain early momentum. Willow Nightingale responded powerfully, utilizing her strength with a double suplex on multiple opponents and an impactful cannonball in the corner. Thunder Rosa brought strategic agility into play, nearly capturing victory with precise dropkicks and an expertly timed double stomp.
The turning point occurred amidst chaotic action when Death Riders' Marina Shafir and Wheeler Yuta intervened. Shafir distracted Willow Nightingale, allowing Yuta to close in from ringside. Capitalizing immediately, Kris Statlander executed a devastating piledriver, swiftly pinning Nightingale to secure the victory.
FTR Respond to the Outrunners
Renee Paquette interviewed FTR alongside their agent, Big Stoke, addressing the surprising intervention by the Outrunners—Turbo Floyd and Truth Magnum—following FTR's victory last week on Collision.
Big Stoke took the lead, noting that FTR were "too heartbroken and disappointed to speak." He described the Outrunners' interruption as "egregious," revealing initial discussions about retaliation through "good old-fashioned vandalism." However, Stoke emphasized that "cooler heads prevailed," highlighting FTR's character as "God-fearing men, family men, and upstanding citizens."
Ultimately, Stoke extended an olive branch, proposing a face-to-face meeting in the ring on Collision to "clear the air," hoping they could resolve their differences amicably. "FTR wants to see where things are, and then we can all get on the same page," Stoke concluded decisively. "Top guys out."
Hangman Adam Page vs. the Beast Mortos
The AEW Dynamite main event featured a highly physical battle between Hangman Adam Page and The Beast Mortos. Early exchanges saw Mortos deliver powerful headbutts and explosive offense, but Hangman countered effectively, showcasing his agility and strength with moves such as a fallaway slam.
The momentum swung dramatically several times, highlighted by Mortos’ devastating pop-up Samoan drop and lung blower, both nearly securing him victory. Page, resilient as ever, responded with a spectacular Poison Rana followed by a ferocious discus lariat that left Mortos reeling. Seizing the moment, Hangman delivered his signature Buckshot Lariat, decisively pinning Mortos to claim the hard-fought win.
Post-match, darkness enveloped the arena, heralding the surprise arrival of Matthew and Nicholas Jackson. The Young Bucks viciously assaulted Hangman, striking him with a brutal EVP Trigger. From there, the Death Riders—Jon Moxley, Wheeler Yuta, and Marina Shafir—stormed the ring, poised to inflict even greater harm.
As Moxley menacingly wrapped a chain around Hangman's neck, Samoa Joe and The Opps rushed to Hangman's defense, igniting a chaotic brawl. Will Ospreay notably intervened, directly confronting Moxley and preventing further devastation.
The chaotic scene underscored escalating tensions, casting uncertainty over Hangman Adam Page's physical condition ahead of his critical AEW World Championship match against Jon Moxley at AEW All In: Texas, just 17 days away.
Catch AEW Collision for a special THURSDAY NIGHT broadcast tomorrow, June 26, at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT from the accesso ShoWare Center in Seattle, Washington!
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