AEW Dynamite Results, Winners, Live Grades and Highlights Before Full Gear 2025

Just three days before Full Gear, the November 19 episode of Dynamite and Collision at the Agganis Arena in Boston delivered massive matches before the big show.

"Hangman" Adam Page and Katsuyori Shibata collided for the first time as The Opps hoped to further soften up the AEW world champion before his Steel Cage match with Samoa Joe.

Red Velvet returned to action to unify the ROH Women's World TV Championships with Mercedes Moné. Would The CEO win even more gold?

Máscara Dorada returned to AEW action, facing Kazuchika Okada in a Double Jeopardy championship opportunity. Who would win to earn a title shot at Full Gear?

In the final two first-round matches of the Women's World Tag Team Championships tournament, "Timeless" Toni Storm and Mina Shirakawa fought Alex Windsor and Riho, while Anna Jay and Tay Melo collided with Megan Bayne and Marina Shafir.

In contests to determine the first entrants in the Casino Gauntlet for the new National champion, Bobby Lashley went back to war with Ricochet, and Shelton Benjamin and "Speedball" Mike Bailey collided.

Kenny Omega made his return to Dynamite. The Don Callis Family hoped The Young Bucks would greet him with a major announcement by officially joining The Family.

All of this and more was promised for a three-hour show that would set the final stage for Full Gear.

No. 1 Spot in National Championship Casino Gauntlet: Bobby Lashley vs. Ricochet

Last Time in Action: Samoa Joe defeated Bobby Lashley, Ricochet and Hook to earn an AEW Men's World Championship match at Full Gear (Dynamite, October 29).

Ricochet demanded a microphone before the match to mock the crowd, MVP and everyone in the Casino Gauntlet.

Bobby Lashley waited until the referee allowed him to fight and chokeslammed The One and Only onto GOA at ringside. Ricochet fought back but fell to a Spear for the victory.

This was mostly a squash despite Ricochet getting in some decent offense in a short amount of time.

Once The One and Only had riffed for several minutes for heat to start the show, it was clear they were building heat for the one-sided affair to follow.

At some point, Lashley and Ricochet should have a more complete contest together, but the story of this whole segment made sense.

The One and Only was seemingly riffing to avoid the bell ringing and paid for it once The All Mighty was unleashed.

It was not the most exciting opening for AEW, but it was a fun, easy crowd pop to open the night that set up Lashley as the dominant force everyone will fear in the Casino Gauntlet.

After this win, though, it is more likely Ricochet rather than Lashley will win the AEW National Championship, which is for the best. The All Mighty makes more sense going for the world title.

Result

Lashley def. Ricochet by pinfall to earn the No. 1 spot in the National Championship Casino Gauntlet.

Grade

C-

Notable Moments and Observations

Ricochet came out in an Eagles hoodie and started his promo by cheering on his favorite team while mocking the New England Patriots.

The One and Only delivered a high-pitched scream as The All Mighty chokeslammed him clean out of the ring.

The Young Bucks and Josh Alexander vs. Sky Flight

Last Time in Action: Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson, Josh Alexander alongside Kyle Fletcher defeated Hangman Adam Page, Kenny Omega and JetSpeed (Dynamite, September 3); SkyFlight and Hiromu Takahashi defeated The Don Callis Family (Collision, August 20).

The Young Bucks and Josh Alexander struggled to stay on the same page, and it almost cost them as Dante Martin got rolling late.

However, after taking out Darius Martin and Scorpio Sky outside, the Bucks laid out Dante with an Indie Taker followed by Alexander forcing the tapout with an ankle lock.

Afterward, Don Callis demanded an answer from The Young Bucks, even threatening them to join his Family.

Kenny Omega arrived before the answer. The Walking Weapon caught him in an ankle lock, and then Callis demanded Matt and Nick hit him with the BTE Trigger.

Jurassic Express arrived to make the save and clear the ring with The Cleaner.

The Young Bucks have been on such a heater in the ring that this was a letdown in comparison, but it was still a strong trios battle.

In particular, Sky Flight looked great throughout, taking advantage of the heel teams' miscues and hesitations.

The heels needed to win here ahead of the $1,000,000 match, but hopefully this and Sky's individual performance against Kyle Fletcher on Collision gets Sky Flight more time on TV.

The teases continue for the Bucks' likely face turn, reuniting The Elite. Full Gear has major money stakes, but the more important emotional stakes are Matt and Nick's allegiance.

This could be a massive show for AEW's stable dynamics as The Don Callis Family, Death Riders and Elite could change by the end of the pay-per-view.

Result

Alexander, Matt and Nick def. Dante, Darius and Sky by submission.

Grade

B

Notable Moments and Observations

AEW tried to highlight the history of The Young Bucks at Full Gear, but there was miscommunication on the production, moving right to the Bucks backstage talking with Renee Paquette and Callis before this match.

As The Young Bucks tried to build momentum, Alexander forced a tag in, starting the miscommunication between the winning trios.

Dante reversed the BTE Trigger, sending the Bucks head-first into each other, then laid them both outside with a somersault plancha.

Jack Perry ran in with a shovel while Luchasaurus had a vacuum.

No. 2 Spot in National Championship Casino Gauntlet: Shelton Benjamin vs. Mike Bailey

Last Time in Action: "Speedball" Mike Bailey alongside Bandido, Kevin Knight and Juice Robinson defeated FTR and LFI (Collision, November 15); Shelton Benjamin with Bobby Lashley and MVP lost to The Opps (Dynamite, October 22).

Shelton Benjamin and "Speedball" Mike Bailey went at it in the ring throughout this contest, but The Gold Standard would not stay down.

After the referee decided the first superkick pinfall was not enough, Benjamin tossed Speedball around and finished it with another superkick.

A bad finish hurt an otherwise exciting back-and-forth contest. Bailey and Benjamin work really well together and should be recurring opponents in the future. It's a shame the ending will be talked about more than the match.

It looked like referee Paul Turner did not realize the first superkick was supposed to seal the win, forcing Benjamin and Bailey to improvise a follow-up series to end it.

Even if Bailey was supposed to kick out, which seems less likely, it is best for the referee to count the pinfall. Anything else looks sloppy for the talent and the company.

Benjamin's win was a good boost for his status though a little surprising given that it forces a Hurt Syndicate conflict to open the Casino Gauntlet.

It should be fun to see the two great veterans collide for a bit before the third man enters, though, and Speedball should still get involved in the match at some point.

Benjamin makes more sense as the first National champion of the men in The Hurt Syndicate, but the Casino Gauntlet will likely have an unpredictable winner who has not been announced yet.

Result

Benjamin def. Bailey by pinfall to earn the No. 2 spot in the National Championship Casino Gauntlet.

Grade

B

Notable Moments and Observations

Before this match, Tony Schiavone paid tribute to wrestling legend Bob Caudle, who died on Sunday.

MVP joined commentary and grew consistently frustrated with Benjamin "playing with his food" as Speedball rallied.

Shelton and Bailey shook hands after the bell as a show of respect.

MVP got in the referee's face about the near-count and then refused to let the official lift Benjamin's hand in victory.

Jon Moxley and Claudio Castagnoli vs. Orange Cassidy and Roderick Strong

Last Time in Action: Orange Cassidy, Roderick Strong, Darby Allin, Kyle O'Reilly and Mark Brisce defeated Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, Daniel Garcia and Pac (Dynamite Blood and Guts, November 12).

Castagnoli was an unstoppable force in this match while Mox was struggling to keep his cool.

After The Swiss Superman knocked out Cassidy with a European uppercut, The Death Riders leader locked in a Bulldog Choke, and the referee called for the bell as Freshly Squeezed was out cold.

The Death Riders attacked Cassidy and Strong after the result until Kyle O'Reilly arrived. He got Mox to tap out to his ankle lock again and then challenged him for Full Gear No Holds Barred.

The dissent of Mox has been a consistently entertaining story since his loss to Darby, and it seems likely his time with The Death Riders is coming to an end.

This match was not as strong technically as Shelton Benjamin vs. "Speedball" Mike Bailey, but the execution was consistently good, elevated by storytelling through every action.

Castagnoli and Mox have at times looked like one of AEW's most dangerous tag teams, but here they were on different pages in a way that only heightened the action.

Mox needed this win, and he got it in a way that is still going to frustrate his allies. He will almost certainly lose by submission to KOR at Full Gear.

Even if Mox wins, though, he won't be able to make KOR tap out, and that could still be what costs him everything with a group he built.

Result

Mox and Castagnoli def. Cassidy and Strong by referee stoppage.

Grade

B

Notable Moments and Observations

Since Blood and Guts, crowds have understood the assignment, getting under Mox's skin with the "You Tapped Out" chant.

Garcia at ringside helped set up Mox to hit Strong with a Death Rider for a near-fall that Cassidy broke up.

The Swiss Superman looked genuinely annoyed that Mox stole the win from him.

Garcia and Yuta stomped on KOR as he held onto the ankle lock, but he refused to relent. When they finally broke Mox free, he was left limping.

Women's World Tag Tournament: Timeless Love Bombs vs. Alex Windsor and Riho

Last Time in Action: Alex Windsor and Riho defeated Maya World and Hayan (Collision, November 15); "Timeless" Toni Storm and Mina Shirakawa with Kris Statlander, Willow Nightingale, Harley Cameron and Jamie Hayter lost to Megan Bayne, Marina Shafir, Mercedes Moné and The Triangle of Madness (Dynamite Blood and Guts, November 12).

After a wild back-and-forth tag team showcase, Mina and Storm hit hip attacks on Windsor and Riho across the ring followed by a Storm Zero on Windsor for the victory.

This was a delightful contest, highlighting the tag team chemistry of both teams. While it was not as heated as the previous quarterfinals, this was all about the fun dynamics between the competitors.

Windsor and Storm have already built so much story together in a short time, and the English wrestler is one of the few women who can match The Timeless One's freak.

Mina and Riho are also a great pairing in the ring, and they both made each other look better throughout their personal back-and-forth.

This was the most obvious result of the tournament as The Timeless Love Bombs are too credible a team to lose in the first round.

Storm and Mina still come off as the obvious favorites in this tournament, but a likely collision with Bayne and Shafir in the semifinals would be more unpredictable.

Result

Storm and Mina def. Windsor and Riho by pinfall to advance to the semifinals of the Women's World Tag Team Championships Tournament.

Grade

A

Notable Moments and Observations

Storm and Mina came out with new team music and a unique signature duo dance for their entrance. It was their strongest sell on why they should be the first women's tag champions.

Renee Paquette announced the four teams in the semifinals will collide at Full Gear in a Four Corners match where the winner could choose the stipulation for their next tournament contest.

'Hangman' Adam Page vs. Katsuyori Shibata

Last Time in Action: Adam Page defeated Powerhouse Hobbs (Dynamite Blood and Guts, November 12); Katsuyori Shibata with Samoa Joe and Hobbs successfully defeated the World Trios Championships against Hangman, Eddie Kingston and Hook (Dynamite, November 5).

Page survived the most dastardly tactics of Shibata, slipped out of The Wrestler's ankle lock with his boot coming free and then connected on a Buckshot Lariat to win.

Afterward, as Dynamite transitioned to Collision, Hangman knocked out Shibata with a kick between the legs.

He then warned Samoa Joe he was alone and facing a man willing to go to any lengths to win again inside a steel cage.

This was an excellent TV main event, as Shibata pushed the babyface team with physical offense and cheap tactics.

It was the best view fans have had of The Wrestler as a heel in AEW, and he made the most of that opportunity to sell his chance of genuinely stealing a win from Page.

At some point, letting these two go at it with greater stakes and more time on PPV would be worth the price of admission.

For now, the goal is to sell that only The Samoan Submission Machine even has a chance against Hangman, though he would need some help at this point.

Joe was great on commentary, continuing to sell his confidence in the face of Hangman's threats, while never discounting the champion.

Result

Hangman def. Shibata by pinfall.

Grade

B

Notable Moments and Observations

Joe was throwing out his best evil laugh and needling at Bryan Danielson on commentary throughout this match.

Shibata kicked Hangman low in the corner, arguing it was only a kick to the inner thigh. He followed with an uppercut low blow behind the ref's back.

Hangman somehow knocked the boot out of Shibata's hands and caught it.

The Cowboy threatened to do to Joe what he once did Swerve Strickland inside a steel cage if Joe pushed him.

Women's World Tag Tournament: TayJay vs. Megan Bayne and Marina Shafir

Last Time in Action: Megan Bayne, Marina Shafir, Mercedes Moné and The Triangle of Madness defeated The Timeless Love Bombs, Babes of Wrath, Kris Statlander and Jamie Hayter (Dynamite Blood and Guts, November 12); Anna Jay and Tay Melo defeated Maya World and Hyan (Collision, November 8).

TayJay started with the early advantage, keeping Bayne and Shafir on their toes in this match. However, they could not outmatch their dangerous opponents.

Shafir saved Bayne from the Queen Slayer and locked in Mother's Milk on Anna for the victory.

Afterward, The Timeless Love Bombs appeared on the titantron to promise victory at Full Gear and in their semifinals clash.

Even when this was competitive, it could hardly match up to the high bar set by the rest of the quarterfinals.

While TayJay may be AEW's longest standing women's tag team, they were never quite in full sync in this contest, leading to a sloppy early stretch.

The action calmed down as the heels took over, and Bayne and Shafir were giving to TayJay despite their strong booking. It was not a squash, though the finish did feel abrupt and definitive.

This was the right move for the story of the tournament. TayJay on paper should have made it farther, but Bayne and Shafir were not losing this early, especially thanks to their heat with "Timeless" Toni Storm and Mina Shirakawa.

Bayne and Shafir come off as the most dangerous team in the tournament, though The Timeless Love Bombs will still go in the favorites in their clash.

Result

Shafir and Bayne def. Anna and Tay by technical knockout to advance to the semifinals of the Women's World Tag Team Championships Tournament.

Grade

C

Notable Moments and Observations

Penelope Ford continues to come out with Bayne as support. Hopefully, this indicates her recovery is going smoothly, and she will be back in good time.

Backstage, The Sisters of Sin promised victory at Full Gear while Thekla promised a depraved stipulation for The Babes of Wrath.

Juice Robinson and Austin Gunn talked up their $200,000 match at Full Gear as Juice was especially obsessed with the money on the line.

Brodido and FTR both delivered their final words before Full Gear.

In a pre-tape, Pac guaranteed that Darby Allin could not keep up with him in a normal wrestling match.

Double Jeopardy: Kazuchika Okada vs. Máscara Dorada

Last Time in Action: Kazuchika Okada and Konosuke Takeshita defeated The Acclaimed (Collision, November 1); Máscara Dorada lost to Bandido in his ROH World Championship challenge (Collision, November 1).

Okada wore down Dorada throughout this fight until commentary was worried about the luchador's health. The Rainmaker sealed the win with Takeshita's Raging Fire followed by the Rainmaker.

Don Callis announced that Okada, Hechicero and Takeshita would challenge CMLL world trios champions El Sky Team (Dorada, Místico and Neón) at Full Gear Tailgate Brawl.

This was an excellent clash of styles battle, even if some minor mishaps in the action that come with the lucha style of Dorada.

The Rainmaker played his role extremely well in those moments, keeping the heat while Dorada picked back up the pace.

It was not at the same level as his triple threat against the luchador and The Alpha earlier in the year, but it was still another strong match during a great night of action.

The result was always going to be obvious, but this was a great way to quickly set up a CMLL World Trios Championships match while continuing the issues between Okada and Takeshita.

Result

Okada def. Dorada by pinfall to earn himself and The Don Callis Family a CMLL World Trios Championships match.

Grade

B-

Notable Moments and Observations

Kyle Fletcher and Mark Briscoe exchanged final words backstage before Okada and Hechicero attacked Chicken from behind. The Rainmaker continued to sell Fletcher on his ProtOkada idea.

Don Callis joined commentary, still convinced Bryan Danielson had never wrestled Hechicero.

Early in the match, The Rainmaker taunted Dorada by staying outside the ring, breaking the count but staying away from the luchador.

Okada sold his frustration after the announcement, clearly upset that he had to team up with Takeshita again.

ROH Women's World TV Championship Unification: Red Velvet (c) vs. Mercedes Moné (c)

Last Time in Action: Mercedes Moné competed in the women's Blood and Guts (Dynamite Blood and Guts, November 12); Red Velvet lost to "Timeless" Toni Storm in a Proving Ground Match (Dynamite, February 3, 2024).

Moné seemed to injure the arm of Velvet early in this contest, and The CEO took advantage. Still, Velvet fought back, nearly catching Moné lacking.

However, The CEO pulled out a surprise new weapon in her arsenal, pulling her opponent off the top rope for a lungblower to win.

Kris Statlander and The CEO exchanged words afterward. Moné blasted her with a meteora and locked in the Statement Maker, forcing a visible tap out days before Full Gear.

Moné and Velvet clicked instantly in this match, making the most of a still-hot Boston crowd to deliver action well worthy of this main event spotlight.

It was especially impressive that they built so much heat quickly in this contest, and AEW should absolutely revisit this contest down the line.

In her first match back from injury and her first AEW match since early 2024 (mostly working ROH exclusively before her injury), Velvet showed why she needs plenty more opportunities.

She could not ask for a better spotlight for the end of her ROH Women's World TV Championship reign, and she could quickly go right after ROH Women's World Championship from here.

If that is not the plan, she should be pushed right back onto AEW TV regularly.

The result was obvious, but it was the right choice. The same is true at Full Gear. Stat must and will very likely win at the PPV.

Result

Moné def. Velvet by pinfall to become the undisputed ROH women's world TV champion.

Grade

A-

Notable Moments and Observations

AEW aired a hype package for Stat vs. Moné for Full Gear earlier in the night.

Stat joined commentary and talked down Moné's lack of focus, selling how much tape she has to study ahead of Full Gear.

The two women nearly came to blows before the bell could ring.

The hometown Boston crowd was fully behind The CEO throughout.

The CEO threw Velvet into the world champion at ringside. Stat distracted the referee in retaliation, setting up an Eddie Guererro-inspired fake DQ threat.

Stat helped carry a dejected Velvet up the ramp after the loss while Moné celebrated with the crowd.

Overall Show

This was a non-stop action event from start to finish, including matches that could have genuinely made it onto the Full Gear card.

Mercedes Moné vs, Red Velvet was an excellent main event for the night, hyping the AEW Women's World Championship match to come at the same time.

"Timeless" Toni Storm and Mina Shirakawa vs. Alex Windsor and Riho delivered another great match in the Women's World Tag Team Championships Tournament.

While Megan Bayne and Marina Shafir vs. TayJay could not live up to that expectation, it still delivered the best result and sold the threat that Bayne and Shafir pose every time they step in the ring together.

Hangman Adam Page vs. Katsuyori Shibata continued the strong hype for Full Gear and another good match between The Cowboy and The Opps.

As a whole, the hype to Full Gear was excellent. Even the weakest elements of the show still served that purpose well.

Overall Grade: B