It’s AEW Dynamite featuring Jon Moxley’s AEW World Title match against Cope in a Street Fight.
This week’s Dynamite took place at the Liberty First Credit Union Arena in Omaha, Nebraska with Excalibur, Tony Schiavone & Taz on commentary. There was a big snowstorm in Nebraska, so some people couldn’t make it to the show. They taped matches for Saturday Collision and a special Sunday Collision as well.
Match #1: Ricochet and “Speedball” Mike Bailey won a four-way match with Orange Cassidy and Mark Davis (w/Don Callis) by pinfall. It was a long match with a lot of nearfalls. Bailey did a backslide pin on Davis and Ricochet pinned Davis at the same time while Ricochet had his feet on the top rope. It was a double pin. The referee never saw Ricochet’s feet on the ropes during the pin.
The referee Bryce Remsburg talked to Justin Roberts, who announced that challenging Kenny Omega at Dynasty will be Mike Bailey and Ricochet, so it will be a triple threat match. A graphic was shown to make it official for AEW Dynasty on April 6.
There was a quick video about The Hurt Syndicate as the dominant AEW Tag Team Champions.
Match #2: TBS Championship – Mercedes Mone defeated Billie Starkz by submission. There was a spot where it looked like Starkz slammed Mone on her head/neck, but Mone was able to continue. After Starkz missed a Senton Bomb on the apron, Mone won with her Statement Maker (crossface) submission move.
This Saturday & Sunday have AEW Slam Dunk Saturday and AEW Slam Dunk Sunday instead of AEW Collision. Those shows will air on TNT after college basketball games this weekend.
Maxwell Jacob Friedman was backstage somewhere talking about how people were trying to decide who was going to be the next AEW World Champion. MJF mentioned other guys like Darby Allin and “Hangman” Adam Page while MJF said that it’s going to be him. MJF said that “Dictator” Jon Moxley is surrounded by animals. MJF looked at the card that MVP handed him last week, so maybe he should have backup of his own. MJF said that the last time he had a partner and backup, it didn’t end well. MJF said he’ll answer MVP next week. MJF said that the time to cry over spilled milk is over and the time to smile over popped champagne has just begun.
Match #3: AEW World Championship Street Fight – Jon Moxley defeated Adam Copeland aka Cope by submission. They started by fighting backstage and made their way to the ringside area. Moxley took a bump onto Spike the bat that had nails in it and Moxley’s back was full of blood. There was a lot of interference with Wheeler Yuta, Claudio Castagnoli and Pac getting involved to help Moxley so FTR made the save for Cope. Cope gave Moxley a Spear through a table against the turnbuckle. When Cope covered, Marina Shafir made the save for Moxley. Willow Nightingale ran down to the ring and hit a clothesline on Marina. Willow hit a cannonball off the apron onto Shafir on the floor. Kip Sabian went into the ring, so Cope hit Sabian with a Spear. Nick Wayne jumped off the turnbuckle with a Wayne’s World cutter. Sabian and Wayne are Christian Cage’s buddies. Moxley applied a Bulldog Choke and Cope passed out, so the referee Paul Turner called for the bell.
Jon Moxley left with his Death Riders friends by going through the crowd. The win by Jon Moxley means his next AEW World Title defense will be against Swerve Strickland at AEW Dynasty on April 6th.
Cope was frustrated about the loss while FTR and Willow Nightingale were in the ring to support him. Cope put out his arm for Dax to pick him up, but Dax left the ring. Cash wondered what Dax was doing, so Dax walked to the back alone looking frustrated. The fans booed Dax walking away while Cash helped Cope back to his feet. Cash and Willow hugged Cope. The fans cheered Cope as he looked around at the fans. Cope left with Spike the bat.
Following the match, there was a lot of outrage over the Jon Moxley spot.
Bandido was interviewed by Renee Paquette backstage. Bandido was angry about what Chris Jericho did to his brother Gravity along with Bandido’s mother and sister. Bandido said he’d never forgive Jericho for making Bandido’s mother cry. Bandido wanted Jericho to give Gravity’s mask back. Johnny TV showed up to challenge Bandido to a match on Collision on Sunday and Bandido accepted. Johnny left.
Match #4:Will Ospreay defeated AR Fox by pinfall. Fox went for a 450 Splash off the top, Will moved, and Will hit a Hidden Blade elbow to the back of the head. It lasted about 7 minutes.
There was a quick video about Jon Moxley defending the AEW World Title against Swerve Strickland at Rampage. Moxley attacked Swerve on Collision last week.
“Hangman” Adam Page was asked by Renee Paquette what he thought about the Moxley-Swerve match. Page said he won’t let Swerve Strickland be AEW World Champion again and he meant it, but he has to focus on himself too. Page said that he will join the party by being in the Owen Hart Foundation tournament and he will win the Owen Cup to become the next AEW World Champion.
Next week on AEW Dynamite: Kenny Omega will be there live.
Mercedes Mone was interviewed by Renee Paquette. Mone had her four titles with her and Renee noted it was 16 title defenses. Mone said that it takes heart to beat her while saying Billie didn’t have what it takes. Mone trashed Billie’s trainer for not being good enough. Mone said that the stupid kid Billie learned there was no stopping the Mone Train.
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The Women’s World Champion “Timeless” Toni Storm made her entrance and got a big pop from the crowd. Storm joined commentary with Luther by her side.
Match #5: Megan Bayne (w/Penelope Ford) defeated Kris Statlander by pinfall. Ford grabbed Kris’ foot, so the referee ejected Ford from ringside. Bayne threw Kris into Storm by the commentary table. Bayne hit Fate’s Descent (F5) on Kris on the floor. Back in the ring, Bayne hit Fate’s Descent on Kris for the pinfall win.
Toni Storm was back up to her feet as she taped up her right hand and went into the ring. Bayne and Storm exchanged punches. There were referees and security guys there to break it up. Bayne shoved Storm to knock her down. Storm clotheslined Bayne over the top to the floor and Bayne landed on her feet. There were “Toni” chants.
Storm said that Bayne was a big bitch. Storm said it’s about time that they got tantric. Storm said that Bayne looks at her title, but she doesn’t have much to say. Storm said that they would have a date at Dynasty. Storm said she’ll make her thighs shake and body quake and Storm will leave with her title. Storm’s music played while Bayne watched from the floor. That was the end of the show.
The show ended at 10:08 p.m. ET this week.
That’s all for this week. Thanks for reading.
After the show went off the air, tapings took place for AEW Collision.