The August 24th edition of AEW Dynamite aired live from the Wolstein Center in Cleveland, Ohio. The AEW Champion CM Punk will battle Interim Champion Jon Moxley to determine the Undisputed AEW Champion.
AEW Dynamite Results
- Jay Lethal def. Dax Harwood
- Colten Gunn def. Billy Gunn
- Britt Baker def. KiLynn King
- Jon Moxley def. CM Punk to become Undisputed AEW Champion
- Will Ospreay & Aussie Open def. Death Triangle to advance in the Trios Tournament
Here are the takeaways from this week’s show:
Chris Jericho vs. Bryan Danielson Set For AEW All Out
Chris Jericho made his way to the ring as the crowd sang “Judas” by Fozzy. Jericho introduced Daniel Garcia as a future champion and his protege. Garcia lost to Bryan Danielson in a 2 out of 3 Falls match last week. He went to shake Bryan’s hand but Jericho attacked Danielson from behind.
Garcia made his way to the ring as the crowd chanted “you’re a wrestler!” at him and Jericho shouted at them to shut up. Chris claimed that the crowd doesn’t understand the bond they have. Jericho noted that Garcia lost in a classic match against Bryan Danielson last week and probably just put his hands on him due to frustration.
Daniel told Jericho that Danielson was his hero and he hung with him in the ring for thirty minutes last week. He added that he always dreamt of having matches like that while he was a kid and hoped it inspired a young fan at home. Daniel shouted at Jericho for ruining the moment for him when Danielson extended his hand as a sign of respect.
Chris called Daniel Garcia the greatest technical “sports entertainer” and the crowd erupted in a “you’re a wrestler!”. Jericho began demanding that Garcia say he’s a sports entertainer before Bryan Danielson interrupted.
Danielson said that Jericho was trying to bully him into being a sports entertainer and told Garcia he’s a wrestler. Chris once again shouted that he’s a sports entertainer before Garcia interrupted.
He told Jericho to leave him alone and Chris grabbed at him. Daniel shoved Jericho down and the crowd erupted as Bryan Danielson laughed. The crowd broke out in a “you deserve it!” chant. Daniel Garcia exited the ring and made his way backstage.
Bryan Danielson said he’s not the biggest fan of sports entertainment, but that was pretty funny. Chris stated that people keep telling him that he’s the best wrestler in the world and doesn’t see it. Jericho referred to himself as the last survivor of Stu Hart’s dungeon and is The Lionheart.
Danielson wondered if they were able to ask Stu Hart, Owen Hart “who is the better wrestler Lionheart Chris Jericho or The American Dragon Bryan Danielson?”. Bryan challenged Chris to a match tonight but Jericho said he will face him at All Out. Chris warned Danielson to watch his back and Jake Hager attacked from behind to end the segment.
Jay Lethal Stole A Victory
Dax Harwood battled Jay Lethal in the first match of tonight’s Dynamite. Jay controlled the action early and beat Dax down in the corner of the ring. Harwood battled back and unloaded some chops to Lethal’s chest. Dax connected with a Back Body Drop and then stomped on Jay’s hand.
When Dynamite returned from a break, Dax hit Jay with three German Suplexes in a row. Jay got Dax in the Figure Four but Harwood was able to reach the ropes to quickly break the hold. Lethal tried to apply the move again but Hartwood blocked it. Dax then went for the Sharpshooter but Jay booted him away.
Harwood rolled Jay up for a near fall. Jay went for a Cutter but Harwood countered into a springboard Liger Bomb but Lethal somehow was able to kick out at the last moment. Harwood locked in the Sharpshooter in the middle of the ring but Sonjay Dutt hopped on the ring apron for a distraction.
Harwood knocked him down and rolled up Jay for a two count. Dax hit a Crossbody for yet another near fall as the crowd applauded the efforts of both stars. Dax hit Jay with a couple of uppercuts but Lethal rolled him up. Jay grabbed the tights for leverage and escaped with a pinfall victory. After the match, Sonjay Dutt announced that FTR and Wardlow will be facing their friends Motor City Machine Guns and Jay Lethal at AEW All Out.
Thunder Rosa Is Injured
Incredibly, yet another injury has occurred in All Elite Wrestling. Thunder Rosa announced that she’s out with injury in a backstage interview with Tony Schiavone. There will be a match to determine another Interim Champion at All Out.
Colten Gunn def. Billy Gunn
Billy Gunn battled his son, Colten Gunn, tonight on Dynamite. Billy controlled the action early as Dynamite went to a commercial break.
When Dynamite returned, Billy was in control the match. Stokely Hathaway attacked Max Caster from behind. Austin sent Bowens into the steel steps as Colten hit his dad with a low blow. Colten followed it up with a Neckbreaker for the pinfall victory. Stokely entered the ring and handed the Gunn Club his business card.
Gunn Club got in some shots before AEW Tag Team Champions Swerve Strickland and Keith Lee showed up. Gunn Club scampered away through the crowd as the champs helped The Acclaimed and Billy Gunn to their feet to end the segment.
Swerve in Our Glory later offered The Acclaimed at title shot at All Out and they accepted.
Britt Baker Picked Up A Win, Hikaru Shida Returned, Title Match Announced For All Out
Britt Baker battled KiLynn King tonight on Dynamite. Britt dominated the match early and sent King into the ring post. Baker reigned down some elbows to the face and rolled KiLynn up for a two count. KiLynn got in some offense but Britt took back control and won the match via submission after applying the Lockjaw in the middle of the ring. Britt Baker cut a promo after the match and was interrupted by Toni Storm.
Jamie Hayter and Rebel attacked from behind as Britt posed with a terrible towel (Pittsburgh Steelers) in Cleveland. Hikaru Shida returned with a kendo stick in hand and rushed the ring. The heels retreated to end the segment.
Toni Storm, Dr. Britt Baker, Hikaru Shida, Jamie Hayter will compete in a Fatal 4-Way at AEW All Out to crown the interim champion.
Jon Moxley Dominated CM Punk To Become The Undisputed Champion
CM Punk and Jon Moxley battled for the Undisputed AEW Championship to begin the 2nd hour of Dynamite. The fans broke out in dueling “lets go Moxley!” and “CM Punk!” chants as the two circled each other. Jon beat the hell out of Punk in the corner and taunted him to start off the match.
CM Punk responded with a flurry of punches and knees in the corner of the ring. Moxley hit a headbutt but turned around into a kick to the head from Punk. The AEW Champion grabbed his injured foot in pain and dropped to the canvas. Moxley unloaded a Clothesline and a flurry of elbows to CM Punk’s head. Moxley wrenched on Punk’s foot and planted him with the Deathrider. Moxley posed for the crowd and delivered another one for the pinfall victory. Punk was then helped up the entrance ramp and brought backstage.
Jon Moxley cut a backstage promo and said “is that not how you thought it would go?”. Moxley said that there is only one Jon Moxley and nobody can do what he does. Jon added that his time is now to close the promo.
Ricky Starks vs. Powerhouse Hobbs Set For All Out
Ricky marched to the ring and noted that he had a friend who called him every day after he broke his neck. Starks noted that Powerhouse Hobbs wanted Ricky to do well, but has become jealous. Starks added that he took Hobbs from being Britt Baker’s bodyguard and gave him the spotlight. Ricky got pissed and shouted that he called Hobbs his friend, but no more. Starks challenged Hobbs to a match at All Out and exited the ring.
Will Ospreay & Aussie Open Advanced In The Trios Tournament
Will Osreay & Aussie Open (Kyle Fletcher, Mark Davis) squared off against Death Triangle (PAC, Rey Fenix, Pentagon Jr.) in the first round of the Trios Tournament in tonight’s main event. Best Friends and Orange Cassidy were shown in the crowd watching the match. Rey Fenix and Will Ospreay started off the match. Fenix went for a Cutter but Ospreay blocked it with a handstand.
The action spilled out of the ring and Death Triangle took control with a trio of dives. Back in the ring, Fenix hit Ospreay with some chops to the chest. Fenix followed it up with a Splash for a two count before tagging in All-Atlantic Champion PAC.
PAC hit some more chops and tagged in Pentagon Jr. Penta hit Ospreay with even more chops to the chest and Will collapsed to his knees. When Dynamite returned, Fenix sent Aussie Open to the mat with a Crossbody. Penta followed it up with a Crucifix Bomb and Fletcher rolled out of the ring as Dynamite went to a commercial break.
When Dynamite returned, PAC connected with a German Suplex and bridged into the cover but Ospreay kicked out at two. Aussie Open and Lucha Bros then traded punches in the middle of the ring. Penta and Rey hit a couple of Superkicks. Ospreay and PAC both connected with a double Poisonrana and had a stare down.
Will hit a Dropkick but PAC shrugged it off. Both men battled to the top turnbuckle and the All-Atlantic Champion connected with a ridiculous Brainbuster off the top rope as Dynamite went to the final commercial break of the night.
When Dynamite returned, Ospreay went for Storm Breaker but PAC reversed into a Hurricanrana for a near fall.PAC connected with a massive DDT and made his way back to the top turnbuckle. Pac was about to go for the Black Arrow but Fletcher dragged him to the to the outside.
PAC saw Kip Sabian with a box over his head and ripped it off. It was some dude with tape over his mouth and Sabian attacked PAC from behind. Ospreay and Aussie Open isolated Fenix and beat him down. Will hit his Cutter finisher for the pinfall victory. Will Ospreay and Aussie Open advanced in the Trios Tournament. The Elite (Kenny Omega and The Young Bucks) made their way to the entrance ramp for a stare down to end the show.
