AEW Dynamite Match Results, Highlights and Key Moments for January 15, 2025

Tonight’s AEW Dynamite, airing January 15, 2025, promises an unforgettable night of action live from the Andrew J Brady Music Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. The main event features Jon Moxley defending his AEW World Championship against Powerhouse Hobbs, while Kenny Omega battles Brian Cage in a highly anticipated singles match. Fans will also witness the first-ever Women’s Casino Gauntlet Match, with the winner earning a shot at Mariah May’s AEW Women’s Championship at Grand Slam in Australia.”

The show kicks off at 8:00 PM ET on TBS and streams live on MAX. Ringside News will provide live, match-by-match updates and highlights throughout the night. Stay tuned to this page, refresh for the latest results as the action unfolds, and join the conversation in the comments below!

AEW Dynamite Results (1/15/25): Live Match Updates and Highlights

The show kicks off with commentary running through tonight’s lineup, including a video package on Jon Moxley and the Death Riders. Moxley defends the AEW World Championship against Powerhouse Hobbs, who earned his shot by winning the Casino Gauntlet match. We also have the Women’s Casino Gauntlet and Kenny Omega’s return as he takes on Brian Cage to start the in-ring action!

Kenny Omega vs. Brian Cage

We head to ringside for the opening contest as Brian Cage, accompanied by the Don Callis Family, makes his way down the ramp. Out next is Kenny Omega, greeted by loud cheers from the Cincinnati crowd as they show their appreciation for the Best Bout Machine. Omega heads to the ring, ready to kick off this highly-anticipated match!

Omega circles the ring, soaking in the crowd’s chants of his name, before locking up with Cage. Cage uses his strength to send Omega into the corner, but Kenny slips out and lands some strikes on the Machine. A pair of chops have little effect on Cage, who sends Omega to the ropes, but Kenny keeps his momentum. Omega drives Cage into the corner with a running shoulder attack, but Cage retaliates with heavy strikes, forcing the action back to the center of the ring.

Omega fights back, attempting a powerbomb, but Cage counters with a back body drop that sends Omega crashing to the canvas. Cage lifts Omega for a set of curls, showcasing his power before tossing him aside. He drives Omega into the corner with force, but Kenny retaliates with a shoulder strike. Cage counters and sends him into the opposite corner with a hammer throw, only for Omega to respond with a boot to the face!

Omega capitalizes, sending Cage to the outside. The crowd erupts, chanting his name and starting a Terminator-style clap, but the momentum shifts as Lance Archer distracts Omega from the apron. The opening gives Cage the chance to deliver a thunderous lariat, flipping Omega head over heels! Cage follows him outside, continuing his assault while mocking the crowd’s cheers. Cage tosses Omega onto the apron, then hoists him up for a press slam, sending him crashing onto the announce table. Sliding back into the ring, Cage distracts the referee, allowing Don Callis and Lance Archer to unleash a brutal beatdown on Omega. The Max feed abruptly cuts to an ad break.

Back from the break, Cage has Omega back in the ring, hitting a superplex that leaves Kenny rolling to the apron for a breather. Cage follows, but Omega counters with right hands, and the fight spills onto the elevated ramp. Omega lands a sharp knee strike, but Cage whips him to the ropes and catches him with a powerbomb, sending Omega crashing back into the ring! Cage covers, but Kenny kicks out.

Cage stays relentless, dropping Omega again for another nearfall. In the corner, Omega escapes Cage’s grip, climbing to the top rope to deliver a powerbomb followed by a knee strike. He covers, but the Machine powers out at two! The crowd erupts into a justified “This is awesome” chant as Omega looks for a V-Trigger, but Cage counters. Omega ducks a clothesline off the ropes, landing a knee strike followed by a V-Trigger to Cage. Omega sets Cage up on the ropes, connecting with the One-Winged Angel to secure the victory!

Winner via pinfall: Kenny Omega

The celebration is cut short as Don Callis and his Family ambush Omega, beating him down. The crowd roars as Will Ospreay charges to the ring for the save. Omega and Ospreay clear the ring, with Ospreay diving onto Kyle Fletcher outside. Suddenly, Konosuke Takeshita makes his way down the ramp, targeting Omega.

Omega and Takeshita trade strikes until Fletcher surprises Omega with a half-and-half suplex. Ospreay re-enters the fray but is overwhelmed by Fletcher and Takeshita as the Callis Family takes control, simultaneously taking down Omega and Ospreay. The crowd boos Callis loudly as Takeshita’s music hits, signaling the Family’s dominance as they stand tall over Omega and Ospreay.

VP reflects on his expertise as a manager and emphasizes the importance of stepping back into the ring to help the Hurt Syndicate fulfill their mission of inflicting pain.

Following this, we get a preview of upcoming AEW events before heading to a commercial break.

Back from the break, we’re treated to another installment of “New York Minute” from Chris Jericho. Jericho hypes the upcoming 12-man tag team match on Collision, taking verbal jabs at Rated FTR while assuring that the Learning Tree and the Death Riders will be completely united.

At ringside, Ricochet makes his entrance to a chorus of jeers from the crowd. A recap plays, showing what went down two weeks ago as he heads to the ring. Ricochet taunts the audience, their boos growing louder as he steps into the ring. The chants of “Whose house? Swerve’s house!” erupt, and Ricochet tries to silence them, only fueling the crowd to chant even louder in defiance.

Ricochet struggles to silence the relentless crowd before giving up with a frustrated, “That’s how it’s gonna be.” He points to the screen to showcase a snapshot of his recent work—only to be interrupted as Swerve Strickland’s music hits!

Ricochet struggles to silence the relentless crowd before giving up with a frustrated, “That’s how it’s gonna be.” He points to the screen to showcase a snapshot of his recent work—only to be interrupted as Swerve Strickland’s music hits!

Ricochet braces himself for Strickland, but instead, Prince Nana blindsides him with a chair shot! Moments later, Swerve appears, a chain wrapped around his neck, and heads straight to the ring. Swerve attempts to use the chain on Ricochet, but Ricochet escapes into the crowd. The chase intensifies as Strickland follows, with Ricochet barely slipping out through an exit to the outside. The crowd erupts into chants of “Whose house? Swerve’s house!” as Strickland makes his way back to ringside.

A glimpse into the life of Mercedes Moné showcases her media appearances and rigorous training sessions in the ring. The CEO looks determined and focused, ready to take on any challenge that comes her way.

The Hurt Syndicate (Shelton Benjamin, Bobby Lashley, & MVP) vs. Private Party (Zay & Quen) & Mark Briscoe

The match kicks off with the Syndicate launching a preemptive strike, clearing the ring of everyone except Mark Briscoe and MVP. Porter takes control, driving Briscoe into the corner with a series of strikes, but the former ROH champion counters a suplex attempt, firing back with strikes of his own!

Briscoe drops MVP hard and goes for a cover, but it’s only a two count. Briscoe keeps up the pressure, sending MVP to the ropes, but Porter turns the tide and sends Briscoe out of the ring. MVP tags in Lashley, who unleashes a brutal assault on Briscoe with some help from Shelton Benjamin as the show heads to a commercial break.

Back from the break, MVP is back in the ring, punishing Briscoe before signaling to the crowd that he’s Ballin’, landing an elbow drop for a nearfall. Both men get to their feet, with Briscoe mounting a comeback to take MVP to the mat, inching toward his corner for a tag. Zay gets the tag just as Benjamin enters the match as well.

Zay lands a crossbody on Shelton, keeping him grounded. Private Party follows up with a double-team dropkick on both Benjamin and Lashley, taking control of the match. Briscoe capitalizes with a dive through the ropes onto Benjamin, while Private Party focuses their attack on Lashley and MVP.

In the ring, MVP gets sent outside by Zay, but Lashley charges in, overpowering Quen. Zay returns to help, but Shelton and Lashley regain control, isolating Quen. Lashley delivers a devastating spear to Zay before sending Quen and Briscoe out of the ring. Shelton finishes things off with a superkick to Zay for the victory.

Winners via pinfall: Hurt Syndicate

Commentary hypes up the recently announced match between Swerve Strickland and Ricochet, set to take place in three weeks, following their heated exchange earlier. From there, we head to ringside as Jeff Jarrett makes his entrance to a warm pop from the crowd. Mic in hand, Jarrett talks about how humbling the past few weeks have been for him—but before he can go any further, MJF’s music hits, signaling the arrival of the former World Champion.

MJF walks to the ring with his own mic, locking eyes with Jarrett. He smirks before addressing the “Last Outlaw,” claiming Jarrett doesn’t understand the meaning of the word “humbling.” Jarrett fires back, calling MJF lazy for not competing in last week’s Casino Gauntlet. This sparks an outburst from Friedman, who turns his attention to both Jarrett and the crowd.

MJF mocks Jarrett further, calling him the face of wrestling’s demise by saying, “Your face is the last thing people see before a wrestling company dies.” He continues to needle Jarrett, blending personal jabs with crowd insults, growing visibly irritated as the audience interrupts his tirade.

MJF starts to take things personal, bringing up Jarrett’s wife, but Jeff cuts him off, saying he’s heard it all before. He shifts the focus, addressing the crowd’s energy and how it’s reignited his passion for this final run in his career, including his quest to become AEW World Champion.

Jarrett then turns back to MJF, firing back at his earlier remarks. He boldly claims, “I was MJF before you were MJF… maybe even better than you.” This sparks a loud “he’s our scumbag” chant from the crowd, momentarily throwing MJF off his game.

Jarrett seizes the moment, delving into a “family history” of MJF, running down the former champion’s parents in a way that leaves the crowd roaring. The exchange escalates as Jarrett goes tit-for-tat with MJF, matching his insults and turning the tables with sharp comebacks. He wraps it up by calling MJF a coward, leaving the former champion visibly fuming as the crowd cheers for the Last Outlaw.

MJF fires back, asserting he’s not scared and declaring, “I didn’t need anyone to make me. MJF made MJF.” He shifts to a sharp critique of Jeff Jarrett’s past, mocking his time as “king of the mountain” and claiming he’s the one who should be credited for AEW’s success. MJF laments how people have dragged his name through the mud, treating him like he’s nothing, and scoffs at the idea of waiting in line behind someone like Jarrett.

“With all due respect, no one has—well, cared—about Jeff Jarrett,” MJF sneers, drawing loud reactions from the crowd. He then takes it a step further, expressing his anger at the notion that Jarrett thinks he deserves a grand finale just because he was best friends with Owen Hart. MJF accuses Jarrett of being a “leech riding on the coattails of a deceased friend,” cutting deep with his words.

Visibly upset, Jarrett’s composure cracks, and MJF digs in further until Jarrett snaps, flooring MJF with a massive right hand! Chaos ensues as Jarrett pounces on MJF, forcing his crew and security to rush in and separate the two. MJF tries to grab Karen Jarrett in the chaos but gets run out of the ring by a fired-up Last Outlaw, leaving the crowd roaring as Jarrett stands tall.

Back at ringside, Christian Cage makes his entrance for the next match, only to be blindsided by HOOK! The referee quickly calls for the bell to officially start the match.

The action begins with a brawl outside the ring, as HOOK drags Cage to the stage before pulling him down the ramp and back into the ring. Cage attempts to play mind games, suggesting he can elevate HOOK to new heights, but a deceptive hug ends with HOOK launching Cage with a T-bone suplex! HOOK continues the beatdown until Cage retreats from the ring, embracing Mother Wayne at ringside as we head to a commercial break.

Back from the break, Cage has taken control, mounting HOOK in the corner to deliver punches. HOOK counters, sending Cage to the floor and following up with a furious attack. He targets Cage’s hand, attempting to stomp it against the steel steps, but Cage narrowly escapes and capitalizes by dropping HOOK onto the steps.

Cage brings HOOK back into the ring, delivering a frog splash, then another, and a third—but HOOK kicks out at two! The former FTW Champion fights back, but Cage evades a knee strike and takes HOOK down, securing a nearfall with a one count as the battle continues.

Cage argues with the referee, giving HOOK enough time to recover. As Cage sends him to the ropes, HOOK counters with a thunderous clothesline! Cage is whipped into the corner, where HOOK follows up with a Northern Lights suplex, bridging for a nearfall.

HOOK escapes a Killswitch attempt and counters with a fisherman suplex for another two count. He transitions into Redrum, locking it in tight, but Cage manages to elevate himself on the ropes to force a break. HOOK adapts, dropping Cage to the canvas to maintain control. Cage retaliates, sending HOOK into the ring post, the impact causing him to fall to the floor.

As things intensify, Shibata arrives to even the odds, but Cage blindsides him with a Killswitch. Cage drags HOOK back into the ring and sets up for another Killswitch, but HOOK counters, locking in Redrum once more! He pulls Cage to the center of the ring, and just as Cage looks ready to tap, Kip Sabian rushes in to break it up! The referee has no choice but to call for the bell.

Winner via disqualification: HOOK

After the match, the Patriarchy continue their assault on HOOK, taunting the crowd and hinting at the possibility of Taz stepping back into the ring to defend his son. But the crowd erupts as Samoa Joe makes his return! The former AEW World Champion storms down to the ring, wasting no time clearing house. The Patriarchy quickly retreat to avoid Joe’s fury, leaving the ring in chaos as the crowd roars with approval.

Highlights from last week’s Casino Gauntlet match showcase the intense action, with a focus on the Undisputed Era’s declaration to win gold in AEW this year, setting the stage for their ambitions moving forward.

Backstage, Dustin Rhodes has a heartfelt conversation with Jeff Jarrett, reflecting on the long road they’ve traveled in the wrestling business. Dustin expresses his support for Jarrett’s dream of becoming World Champion and assures him he stands by his side against opponents like MJF.

Back at ringside, Mariah May makes her entrance, taking a seat to keep a close eye on the action. The next match is the Women’s Casino Gauntlet, and kicking it off is Kris Statlander. She’s soon joined by Jamie Hayter, setting the stage as the match gets underway!

Women’s Casino Gauntlet Match

The match begins with Kris Statlander and Jamie Hayter circling the mat before locking up, neither woman gaining a clear advantage. They trade strikes until Statlander takes Hayter down with a powerful shoulder tackle. Hayter gets back to her feet and fights back, but Statlander counters and hits Staturday Night Fever just as the countdown reveals the next entrant: Megan Bayne!

Hayter rolls out of the ring as Bayne makes her way down the ramp. She steps into the ring and faces off with Statlander, quickly gaining control by driving her into the corner with shoulder strikes. Bayne whips Kris across the ring, but Statlander counters and sends Bayne into the opposite corner. The momentum shifts again as Bayne floors Statlander with a flying clothesline, following up with a hard slam for a pin attempt—only for Hayter to break it up, keeping her chances alive!

Bayne shifts her focus to Hayter, but Hayter counters and escapes her grip just as the countdown begins, introducing the next participant: Julia Hart! Hart wastes no time targeting Hayter, meeting her on the ramp as the two trade blows. Meanwhile, Statlander and Bayne continue their battle at ringside as the action heats up heading into a commercial break.

Back from the break, Hart and Hayter are still brawling on the outside, while Statlander and Bayne have returned to the ring. The countdown begins again, revealing the next participant: Willow Nightingale! The crowd erupts as Nightingale charges down the ramp, ready to shake up the match!

Willow Nightingale charges into the ring but is quickly sent to the corner by Megan Bayne. Willow and Statlander briefly join forces to take Bayne down, but their alliance is short-lived as Kris turns on Willow. Willow counters, launching Statlander out of the ring with a massive pounce just as the countdown reveals the next participant: Toni Storm!

Toni storms into the ring, taking down everyone in her path with snapmares. However, Bayne catches her momentum and sends her crashing into the corner. Willow regains control, taking Bayne down before leveling Julia Hart with a clothesline. With a smile, she dives onto Bayne on the outside, but Bayne fights back—until Statlander takes both of them out with a high-flying dive from the ramp! Back in the ring, Hart focuses on Toni Storm, sending her to the outside before shifting her attention to Hayter. The two clash fiercely as the countdown reveals the next entrant: Harley Cameron!

Harley Cameron enters the fray with an aggressive attack in the corner, but Jamie Hayter quickly takes control—only for Cameron to catch her off guard with a nearfall roll-up. Hayter counters, delivering a Hatebreaker on Cameron, but as she goes for Hayterade, Cameron dodges—only to get hit with mist from Julia Hart! Hart capitalizes, targeting Hayter, but Toni Storm sneaks in with a cradle pin on Hart, securing the victory and earning a title shot!

Winner via pinfall (and facing Mariah May for the title at Grand Slam Australia): Toni Storm

Mariah May watches from ringside, looking pleased at the prospect of facing this version of Toni Storm. Storm celebrates her hard-fought win on the ramp as the show heads to a commercial break.

Back at ringside, it’s time for the main event as Powerhouse Hobbs makes his entrance, ready for his well-earned shot at the AEW World Championship. The crowd buzzes as Jon Moxley enters next, accompanied by Marina Shafir. True to form, Moxley emerges from outside the building, making his way to ringside through the crowd with an intense glare fixed on his challenger.

The AEW World Champion stares down Hobbs from the outside, but before the match can begin, PAC and Claudio Castagnoli make their presence known, appearing at ringside to add another layer of tension to this championship showdown!

AEW World Championship: Jon Moxley (c) vs. Powerhouse Hobbs

Moxley starts the match with a surprise attack, pummeling Hobbs with rapid strikes in the corner. Hobbs powers out, responding with a massive overhead suplex that sends the champion sprawling. Taking control, Hobbs drives Moxley into the corner with a series of forearm strikes, followed by a thunderous chop to the chest that forces Mox into another corner. Hobbs whips Mox to the ropes, but the champion counters with a kick—only for Hobbs to flatten him with a powerful shoulder tackle.

Taking the fight outside, Hobbs slams Moxley against the barricade before rolling him back into the ring. Moxley rallies, delivering a series of boots that force Hobbs to the outside. Seizing the moment, Mox dives through the ropes, crashing into Hobbs and sending him hard into the barricade as the crowd erupts.

Moxley rolls Hobbs back into the ring and climbs up in the corner, landing a series of punches on the Powerhouse. As Moxley runs toward him, Hobbs seizes the opening, lifting the champion and driving him into the turnbuckle with authority.

Hobbs takes a more vicious approach, targeting Moxley’s ear and appearing to attempt to rip out the champ’s earring. This throws Mox off, forcing him to retreat outside the ring for a breather as the show heads to a commercial break.

Back from the break, Moxley has regained control, grounding Hobbs on the canvas. Both men make it to their feet, trading heavy strikes. Hobbs powers out of a Death Rider attempt, sending Moxley into the corner and following up with a crushing clothesline. Mox fights back to his feet but is met with another brutal takedown before Hobbs whips him into the corner for a series of lariats.

Moxley escapes a powerslam attempt, but Hobbs counters another Death Rider with a massive fall-forward slam, earning a nearfall. Hobbs presses on, hitting a powerslam, but Mox transitions into a cross arm breaker, trapping the challenger and keeping him grounded. Hobbs struggles and eventually reaches the ropes, forcing the referee to call for a break.

Hobbs rolls out of the ring to regroup, but Moxley’s argument with the referee creates an opening for Wheeler Yuta to strike. Yuta blindsides Hobbs with a Busaiku Knee, leaving him vulnerable as Mox drags him back into the ring. However, Hobbs powers through, dropping Mox hard and attempting a backbreaker, only for the champ to escape and send Hobbs into the ropes.

As the referee is distracted, Marina Shafir capitalizes by striking Hobbs with the briefcase. Moxley covers Hobbs, but the Powerhouse shows resilience, kicking out at two to the shock of the crowd.

Moxley transitions to his next move, delivering a Paradigm Shift, but Hobbs refuses to stay down. The champion quickly shifts gears, locking in a bulldog choke with relentless pressure. Hobbs struggles but has no choice but to tap out, forcing the referee to call for the bell.

Winner via submission and still AEW World Champion: Jon Moxley

With the match concluded, the Death Riders waste no time capitalizing on the exhausted Hobbs, delivering a brutal beatdown. They bring a chair into the ring, looking to inflict further damage, but before they can execute their plan, Rated FTR storms the ring to a thunderous ovation.

The Death Riders quickly retreat, escaping through the crowd as Rated FTR stands tall in the ring, checking on Hobbs. The show ends with a tense standoff, leaving the crowd buzzing as AEW Dynamite fades to black.