AEW WrestleDream 2025 Results, Winners, Live Grades, Reaction and Highlights

All Elite Wrestling returned to pay-per-view Saturday night with WrestleDream, live from the historic pro wrestling city of St. Louis and headlined by the culmination of the long, intense rivalry between Darby Allin and Jon Moxley.

The latest chapter of their feud capped off a card that saw championships on the line, rivalries settled, and $500,000 up for grabs in a high-stakes tag team match.

What went down, who emerged victoriously, and how did each match grade out?

Find out with this recap of the October 17 extravaganza.

Match Card

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Announced in advance of the show were:

• "I Quit" Match: Darby Allin vs. Jon Moxley
• AEW World Championship Match: Hangman Page (c) vs. Samoa Joe
• AEW Women's World Championship Match: Kris Statlander (c) vs. Timeless Toni Storm
• TNT Championship Match: Mark Briscoe vs. Kyle Fletcher (c)
• $500,000 Match: Jurassic Express vs. The Young Bucks
• AEW World Tag Team Championship Match: Brodido (c) vs. Konosuke Takeshita and Kazuchika Okada
• TBS Championship Open Challenge: Mercedes Moné (c) vs. ???
• Jamie Hayter vs. Thekla
• Tornado Trios Match: The Hurt Syndicate vs. The Demand

Kevin Knight and Mike Bailey vs. FTR (In Progress)

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Last Time in Action: FTR and Megan Bayne defeated JetSpeed and Willow Nightingale (Collision, October 11)

In a match that began as part of the Saturday Tailgate Brawl, FTR's Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler battled JetSpeed's "Speedball" Mike Bailey and Kevin Knight in the latest chapter of their rivalry.

The action picked up with an exchange of blows, followed by some aerial artistry from the babyfaces before the heels momentarily slowed the pace.

Bailey and Knight rolled again late but the heels managed to steel the win in controversial fashion, drawing the ire of the fans in the process.

Result

FTR defeated JetSpeed

Grade

Incomplete

Top Moments and Takeaways

• This was an interesting booking decision from AEW to start this one on the Tailgate Brawl broadcast and bleed it into the pay-per-view. Considering the match that was up next, and the confirmation from the announce team that it was slated to kick off the show, it feels more like an excuse not to start the PPV with the women's match.
• FTR continue to be one of the best heel acts in the industry, two old school performers completely unafraid to get heat, regardless of who they have to piss off to get there.
• The match was good, for what it was, but likely would have been even better had it played out on the pay-per-view broadcast or preshow, but not both, which disjointed it a bit.

Jamie Hayter vs. Thekla

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Last Time in Action: Jamie Hayter defeated Skye Blue (Dynamite, October 15); Thekla, Blue, and Julia Hart defeated Kris Statlander, Toni Storm, and Harley Cameron

The rivalry between Jamie Hayter and Thekla, dating back to the latter's debut in the company, took center stage in the first full match of the WrestleDream card.

Hayter started fast, laying into the Toxic Spider, but Thekla seized control for a good portion of the bout, working over the neck of her opponent. The former AEW women's world champion fought her way back into the bout, defiant as she answered everything the heel threw at her, only to wind up trapped in the octopus submission.

Hayter broke the submission with a backbreaker and moments later, rocked her opponent with two lariats to score the win.

After the match, Queen Aminata celebrated with Hayter while Skye Blue and Julia Hart watched from the stage.

Result

Hayter defeated Thekla

Grade

B

Top Moments and Takeaways

• This was a strong, hard-hitting match between two intensely physical workers. It was interesting to see Hayter score the win, given that one would have assumed Thekla could use the significant victory to propel her forward. However, it is rarely a bad thing when the former world champion gets momentum on her side.

Jurassic Express vs. The Young Bucks

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Jurassic Express and Kenny Omega defeated Hechicero, Josh Alexander, and Mark Davis (Dynamite, October 16); The Young Bucks and Josh Alexander lost to Brodido and Kenny Omega (Dynamite, October 1)

A prize of $500,000 was on the line as Jurassic Express battled The Young Bucks. The location, Chaifetz Arena, was the same one in which "Jungle Boy" Jack Perry and Luchasaurus' reign as AEW world tag team champions came to an end, at the hands of Matt and Nick Jackson, providing added weight to the contest.

A back-and-forth battle saw the babyfaces dominate to start, cutting the desperate heels off at every turn. The Bucks, though, seized control and isolated Perry, cutting him off from his partner.

Luchasaurus ultimately received the hot tag and exploded into the match, wearing out both opponents with his size and fury.

The action descended into a wild, chaotic match defined by high spots and near-falls, specifically after Meltzer Drivers from both teams. A Doomsday Device from Jurassic Express could not keep the Bucks down as Matt and Nick Jackson fought for every dollar of the potential prize.

Ultimately, though, the babyfaces were driven by the money and their first victory over the heels, and were able to achieve just that.

After the match, the victors offered their hands to the Bucks, only to be attacked by the Don Callis Family's Josh Alexander, Lance Archer, and Mark Davis. The Bucks walked out, to the dismay of Kenny Omega, who made the save and stood tall with the winners.

Result

Jurassic Express defeated The Young Bucks

Grade

A

Top Moments and Takeaways

• The commentary team did a great job of adding stakes to the contest beyond the monetary prize, reminding the viewing audience that Jurassic Express had never defeated The Young Bucks before.
• This was an excellent match, right in line with their previous efforts, which is saying something given that it had been three years since Perry and Luchasaurus had partnered in an AEW ring. The chemistry between the two teams was still there, as was their ability to keep fans guessing as to whether any given spot would end with a victory for either duo. The right team went over, too, as the Bucks continue their financial hardships and moral dilemmas.

Tornado Trios Match: The Hurt Syndicate vs. The Demand

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Last Time in Action: The Hurt Syndicate defeated The Demand (Dynamite, October 7)

The months-long rivalry between The Hurt Syndicate's MVP, Bobby Lashley, and Shelton Benjamin and The Demand's Ricochet, Bishop Kaun, and Toa Liona came to a head Saturday night as the two teams clashed in a Tornado Trios Match, in which all six combatants could battle at all times.

Still, a pinfall or submission had to take place inside the squared circle.

The Demand controlled at one point, isolating MVP.

It was not enough.

The dominant Hurt Syndicate recovered, with Benjamin launching himself over the top rope and wiping out the heels at ringside at one point. Moments later, the artist formerly known as The Gold Standard pinned Kaun to secure the win and put an end to the rivalry.

Result

The Hurt Syndicate defeated The Demand

Grade

C+

Top Moments and Takeaways

• This was perfectly acceptable wrestling but felt too short to be the truly great feud-ending match it should have been. Both teams were allowed to shine and while there is an argument to be made that the heels should have gone over to further build credibility relatively early in their run, The Hurt Syndicate has been incredibly protected since arriving and they will now challenge The Opps for the AEW World Trios Championship at a later date.

TNT Championship Match: Mark Briscoe vs. Kyle Fletcher

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Last Time in Action: Mark Briscoe and Brodido defeated Kyle Fletcher, Lance Archer, and Rocky Romero (Collision, October 17)

Kyle Fletcher looked to continue his monumental run here in 2025 Saturday as he defended his TNT Championship against Mark Briscoe. The Protostar had the opportunity to take the lead in their career series, 3-2, while his Ring of Honor original opponent sought his first championship in AEW.

A back-and-forth affair that saw neither competitor gain a sustained upper hand, it featured the type of even battle one would suspect from two stars who have done battle as many times as they have over the last year.

Briscoe uncorked the Froggy Bow on three different occasions late in the match, seeking to drive the fight out of his opponent, but was unable to keep the Aussie bad guy down.

Everything Fletcher threw at his opponent, though, Briscoe had an answer for, refusing to allow him to seize the upper hand. Down the stretch, Fletcher sent the challenger into the referee, delivered a low blow, and a brainbuster.

Briscoe kicked out at two.

A look of disbelief on his face, the champion sent Briscoe into the turnbuckle, then dragged him to the top rope, delivered another brainbuster, this one onto the turnbuckle, and finally secured the win and successful title defense.

Result

Fletcher defeated Briscoe to retain the title

Grade

B+

Top Moments and Takeaways

• Briscoe has some of the best chemistry of his singles career with Fletcher, and this was another great match from the two of them, but it was somewhat of a disappointing follow-up for the former ROH world champion following his victory over MJF at the last AEW pay-per-view.
• Where does either go from here? Briscoe wins one against MJF but loses to Fletcher. The champion has proven himself against Hangman Page for the top prize in the company, yet remains the TNT champion with no clear direction beyond continuously defending it. It is fine for the time being, at least in Fletcher's case, but it is time to start considering when and where he makes the jump to the top of the card more consistently.

AEW Women's World Championship Match: "Timeless" Toni Storm vs. Kris Statlander

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Last Time in Action: Kris Statlander, Toni Storm, and Harley Cameron lost to Thekla, Julia Hart, and Skye Blue (Collision, October 10)

Kris Statlander shocked the wrestling world by upsetting Toni Storm in a four-way battle that also included Thekla and Jamie Hayter. Saturday, she sought to prove she was not a one-night wonder as she defended against Storm in a high-profile championship encounter.

The defending titleholder controlled the bought early and often, using her size and strength advantage to her advantage. A momentary pause to acknowledge the crowd, though, allowed the former champions to mount a comeback.

It was short-lived, though, as Statlander continued her offensive. A running hip attack and Storm Zero allowed the challenger one more shot at fighting her way back into the match but the champion popped right up after the later, delivered a basement dropkick, and added an Area 450 splash for a two-count.s

Storm escaped the same seat belt pin that ended her title reign, but fell prey to Saturday Night Fever. She tried for a submission, but Storm refused to quit. She had no choice after a second Saturday Night Fever from Statlander, who picked up the win.

A show of respect from Storm further legitimized the champion in her new role as the face of the women's division, only for Mercedes Moné to interrupt and order her out of the ring.

Result

Statlander defeated Storm to retain her title

Grade

B+

Top Moments and Takeaways

• A good, physical match that really highlighted Statlander as a champion who even the best of the best in women's wrestling could not defeat. It added credibility to Statlander's run, cemented Storm as not only one of the best in the women's division and one of the biggest stars in the company, but also a selfless one.
• The tease for Statlander vs. Moné was solid, though it would have been nice for the former not to exit the ring as ordered by the heel, making her look weaker in the process.

TBS Championship Open Challenge: Mercedes Moné vs. Mina Shirakawa

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Last Time in Action: Mercedes Mone defeated Lacey Lane (Dynamite, October 7); Mina Shirakawa lost to Kris Statlander (Dynamite, September 24)

Interim Ring of Honor women's television champion Mina Shirakawa answered Mercedes Moné's open challenge, putting her gold on the line for a shot at dethroning The CEO as the longest-reigning TBS champion.

Having lost to the heel back at Dynamite 300, she sought the win that has eluded her and the opportunity to make history and rob Moné of it, all of the same time.

Shirakawa frustrated the champion early but Moné slowed things down, wrestled control of the mat from her opponent, and fired off her ode to Eddie Guerrero, the Three Amigos suplexes.

The babyface got the knees up to prevent a frog splash, though, and targeted the knees of her opponent as she sought a submission victory. She delivered a Glamorous Driver but could not score the win, so she reverted to her plan from the outset: the Figure Four.

Moné fought out of it in time for reversals and counters to ensue, each competitor closer to winning the match and leaving with all of the championship accolades. At one point, the TBS champion delivered the Money Maker but Shirakawa just narrowly reached the ropes to break the pin.

Such was not the case moments later when Moné stole the win with a backslide, draping her foot over the ropes for added leverage and the tainted victory.

After the match, Statlander re-emerged and laid the heel out, signifying a rivalry between them, potentially for the top prize in the company.

Result

Moné defeated Shirakawa to capture the interim ROH Women's TV Championship

Grade

B

Top Moments and Takeaways

• The match was strong for a good portion but stumbled a bit toward the end, with some of the counters and reversals appearing a little disjointed, leading to a finish that was clunkier than it should have been.
• Moné is greatness personified. Her belt collector gimmick has been fun and she achieved the goal she set for herself by breaking Ultimo Dragon's three-decade-old record of 10 titles at one time. With that said, how much better would Moné's run be if she had an actual story she could sink her teeth into instead of showing up each PPV, wrestling a great match, and moving on? Look no further than what she accomplished with Toni Storm for evidence that Moné can and would thrive in one.

AEW World Tag Team Title Match: Brodido vs. Konosuke Takeshita and Kazuchika Okada

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Last Time in Action: Brodido and Mark Briscoe defeated Kyle Fletcher, Lance Archer, and Rocky Romero (Collision, October 17); Kazuchika Okada and Konosuke Takeshita defeated Brodido (Dynamite, October 7)

Simmering tension between the Don Callis Family teammates Kazuchika Okada and Konosuke Takeshita was at the forefront of Saturday's AEW World Tag Team Championship Match in which they challenged Brody King and Bandido for the gold.

The team operated like a well-oiled machine early, working over King until a hot tag to the reigning Ring of Honor world champion sparked a comeback for the babyface champions.

The fight spilled to the floor, with King delivering a crossbody to Okada that snapped a guardrail in half. Back in the ring, though, the champions got a bit ahead of themselves, attempting the Macarena, only to be leveled by the challengers.

Bandido sparked a second comeback, rocking Takeshita with a spinning back fist. Action broke down from there, with each competitor hitting signature stuff, culminating with a Shooting Star Press from the masked babyface to Takeshita for another dramatic near-fall.

Several minutes of chaos ensued, with escalation action climaxing with a four-way German suplex spot that left all four competitors down. Okada eventually, and finally, delivered a Rainmaker...to Takeshita.

The champions took advantage, with Bandido delivering a 21 Gun suplex to Okada for the win.

Result

Brodido defeated Okada and Takeshita to retain the titles

Grade

A

Top Moments and Takeaways

• While it was entirely too long, this was a great match with a key storyline development in Okada and Takeshita's mounting issues. Brodido is such a better tag team than they have any right to be, and they meshed well here with their challengers. Everything from the Rainmaker to Takeshita through the finish was perfectly executed and the result was, arguably, the best match on the card to this point.

AEW World Championship Match: Hangman Page vs. Samoa Joe

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Last Time in Action: Hangman Page, Samoa Joe, and Powerhouse Hobbs defeated The Death Riders (Dynamite, October 1); Joe, Hobbs, and Katsuyori Shibata defeated Dralistico, Rush, and The Beast Mortos (Dynamite, October 15)

AEW world champion "Hangman" Adam Page entered Saturday's title defense having never defeated his opponent, one-third of the AEW world trios champions, Samoa Joe.

It was easier said than done.

Joe attacked Page with his trademark strikes and submissions, looking to make history with a second AEW world title reign. He punished Page, pushing him to the brink of defeat, but failing to put him away.

Showing toughness and resilience, the champion fought back into the match with a Dead Eye that nearly put Joe away. From there, Hangman flattened the challenger with the Buckshot Lariat and scored the pinfall victory.

After the match, The Opps' Powerhouse Hobbs and Katsuyori Shibata joined the combatants in the ring. Just when it appeared as though Joe was about to show Page the respect he had earned, the heels flattened the champion, beating him down and laying him out with the world title.

Joe delivered a Muscle Buster to Page, onto the world championship, and left with his teammates while security and medics checked on Hangman.

Result

Page defeated Joe to retain his title

Grade

B+

Top Moments and Takeaways

• Joe being as beloved a competitor as he is, as evidenced by the reaction for him early, made the heel turn and the crowd's disgust that much more effective. It was a great moment and immediately injected life into a world title picture that had plenty of questions surrounding it coming into this show.
• This was a good, physical match that told the story that it needed to. Joe was the aggressor and for most of the match, was the better wrestler. Page was the resilient champion who absorbed everything thrown at him, as he has countless before, and did just enough to retain his title. A good match, a great post-match angle, and a hot crowd elevated this match.

I Quit Match: Darby Allin vs. Jon Moxley

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Last Time in Action: Darby Allin and Kris Statlander defeated Jon Moxley and Marina Shafir (Dynamite, October 1); Moxley defeated Tomohiro Ishii (Dynamite, October 7)

Two of the toughest, most unpredictable and dangerous competitors in AEW settled long rivalry in the main event of WrestleDream as Darby Allin and Jon Moxley squared off in an "I Quit" Match.

Marina Shafir twice played a role in the match early on, including moving Moxley out of harm's way and leaving Allin to crash and burn during a Coffin Drop attempt on the ring apron.

Moxley punished his opponent with his own belt, whipping him relentlessly in an attempt to get him to utter the words that would end the match. The defiant Allin dared his opponent to bring more pain and suffering his way and the former world champion obliged. When Allin fired up, Moxley cut him off to retain the upper hand.

Moxley answered lighter fluid with a taser and trapped him in the bulldog choke while his Death Riders teammates produced a pair of tables from under the ring. Claudio Castagnoli hoisted Allin overhead and proceeded to gorilla press slam him from the ring all the way to the announce table outside.

Moxley added a Death Rider through the two tables set up at ringside as the commentary team wrote him off. From there, chants of "this is murder" rained from the stands as Moxley attempted to drown his opponent in an aquarium.

The arena darkened and when the lights came back up, Sting stood behind Moxley with his trademark baseball bat. After smashing the aquarium and clearing the Death Riders out, he tossed his former tag team partner the bat.

Allin proceeded to punish the former world champion with the bat, delivered a Scorpion Death Drop, and added a Coffin Drop. Allin applied the Scorpion Deathlock in among the broken glass from the aquarium and Moxley quit.

Result

Allin defeated Moxley

Grade

C+

Top Moments and Takeaways

• There was something almost humorous about the match going from whipping with a leather belt to lighter fluid and tasers.
• One's opinion of this match will very much depend on what they prefer from a pro wrestling match. This was chaotic, violent, and one-sided for the most part, with Moxley and his cronies punishing and brutalizing Allin for a large portion of it before the Sting appearance and finish. It worked within the confines of the stipulation and was as expected, but that does not make it any better. Or, for that matter, worse.
• We have seen matches like this before, with Allin absorbing pain and punishment for far too long before the comeback and this was much like them. It was excessive, like most matches involving these two, but it paid off a long-running rivalry and will, hopefully, be the final time we see them in the same match or segment for the foreseeable future.

Overall Grade

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Like most AEW shows, WrestleDream 2025 was entirely too long at a bloated 4.5 hours. Also like most AEW shows, it featured some strong in-ring action, a mostly red-hot crowd, and an angle or two that should produce stories and rivalries worth keeping an eye on.

Joe's heel turn on Page, the reintroduction of Moné vs. Statlander, and the intrigue surrounding the deteriorating relationship between Takeshita and Okada are just a few of them.

There was enough here, from both a booking and in-ring perspective, that makes this a quality, above-average show and earns a grade accordingly.

Still, excessive length and obsession with throwing as much as they can into one pay-per-view event ultimately hurts the repeat viewing of the shows as a whole.

Grade: B