AEW Dynamite Match Results, Highlights and Key Moments for January 22, 2025

Tonight’s AEW Dynamite, airing January 22, 2025, promises an action-packed night live from the Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum in Knoxville, Tennessee. The highly anticipated face-to-face meeting between Will Ospreay and Kenny Omega headlines the show, while Cope continues his rivalry with The Death Riders by taking on PAC. In championship action, Private Party defend the AEW Tag Team Titles against The Hurt Syndicate’s Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin.

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 (1/22/2025): Live Match Updates and Highlights

The show begins at ringside with Tony Schiavone welcoming Will Ospreay to a huge ovation from the crowd. Ospreay makes his way down the ramp for the face-to-face confrontation he requested, stepping into the ring and shaking hands with Schiavone.

Schiavone then introduces Kenny Omega, prompting another massive reaction from the crowd. Omega steps onto the stage as a thunderous round of pyro explodes, almost overpowering Excalibur’s commentary. With the energy in the arena at a high, Omega makes his way down the ramp to meet Ospreay in the ring.

Schiavone introduces Kenny Omega, and “The Cleaner” makes his way down for the scheduled face-to-face confrontation with Will Ospreay.

Ospreay wastes no time, saying things have changed since Omega was last around. He assures him that he’s no longer aligned with the Don Callis Family but is struggling against Jon Moxley and The Death Riders, as well as Callis and his crew constantly getting in his way. He admits he can’t fight them alone.

Before he can continue, Omega cuts him off, bringing up the infamous screwdriver attack at Forbidden Door. Omega reminds Ospreay that he did it to try and prove he was better, but he didn’t believe it then, and he doesn’t believe it now. Omega takes a shot at Ospreay, saying it took diverticulitis nearly killing him for people to finally recognize who Ospreay is. He tells Ospreay to enjoy being number two because number one is back and makes it clear he’ll never trust someone like him, “Bruv!”

Tensions escalate as they go nose-to-nose, seemingly on the verge of a fight, when Don Callis interrupts with a microphone. Omega immediately charges at him, but he’s blindsided by Konosuke Takeshita and Kyle Fletcher, who lay into him. Ospreay hesitates, looking conflicted as the beatdown continues, but eventually rushes in to help.

Ospreay fights off Fletcher, but Takeshita blasts him from behind. Omega regains his footing and goes on the attack, firing up and hitting the ropes for a dive, but Fletcher cuts him off mid-motion with a superkick. Fletcher then tosses Ospreay into the crowd, sets up a chair in front of the barricade, and launches himself off it Sabu-style, diving into Ospreay. Meanwhile, Takeshita continues to pummel Omega at ringside.

As Ospreay fights back in the crowd, Lance Archer emerges, joining Fletcher in the attack. Archer knocks Ospreay down behind the bleachers, sending him tumbling into the halls and concourse. At the same time, Omega and Brian Cage appear in the same area, brawling their way through the crowd. Ospreay and Omega, both reeling, begin to fight back, refusing to go down without a fight

Lance Archer fights back and clears off a merchandise table, preparing to chokeslam Will Ospreay through it. Just as he lifts Ospreay, Kenny Omega appears and intervenes. Archer nearly chokeslams both men, but Ospreay and Omega fight back, momentarily putting their issues aside. For the first time, they team up and hit a double suplex, sending Archer crashing through the table.

Before they can regroup, Brian Cage charges in with a trash can, and Takeshita and Fletcher follow, swarming them as Don Callis rants in the background. The Don Callis Family starts gaining the upper hand again, but Omega and Takeshita’s brawl spills back into the arena crowd area, with the rest following close behind.

As the chaos continues, Ospreay leapfrogs off Fletcher, climbs onto a balcony in the crowd, and hits a massive dive. Not to be outdone, Omega scales some production equipment and does the same, crashing onto the pile of bodies. The crowd erupts in “Holy sh*t!” chants as Ospreay and Omega climb onto the production setup, playing to the fans while the Don Callis Family retreats.

Omega takes the mic and tells Callis he saw what they just did to his crew—and next time, they’ll put them down under. That gives him an idea. He apologizes to Ospreay and suggests they team up against the hometown boy, Kyle Fletcher, and Konosuke Takeshita at AEW Grand Slam: Australia.

A brief PAC vignette airs, hyping up his main event match against Cope later tonight.

Backstage, Jon Moxley and The Death Riders cut a promo. Moxley brings up Bryan Danielson’s neck issues, comparing them to Cope’s, and reminds everyone that he already put Danielson out of his misery. He warns Cope that he’s about to do the same to him.

AEW Tag Team Championship: Private Party (c) vs. The Hurt Syndicate (Bobby Lashley & Shelton Benjamin)

Inside the arena, The Hurt Syndicate’s theme music hits, and out come Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin, accompanied by MVP. MVP takes a seat at the commentary table for the upcoming match. The reigning AEW Tag Team Champions, Private Party, make their entrance next.

After Justin Roberts delivers the final in-ring introductions, the bell rings, and the match begins. Lashley and Benjamin quickly take control, dominating the early moments as MVP sings their praises alongside Excalibur, Tony Schiavone, and Taz.

At ringside, Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin take control, putting Isiah Kassidy through the commentary desk. As the destruction unfolds, the show cuts to a mid-match commercial break.

When we return, Marq Quen is left alone in the ring, taking a brutal beating as medics check on Kassidy in the wreckage of the collapsed announce table.

Just when it looks over, Kassidy springs back to life, rushing in to break up a near fall. The crowd erupts with chants of “We hurt people! We hurt people!” as Lashley and Benjamin continue to rag-doll the champions.

With momentum fully on their side, The Hurt Syndicate hit their one-two finishing combo, sealing the dominant victory.

Winners and NEW AEW Tag Team Champions: The Hurt Syndicate

A Mariah May vignette airs, hyping up her AEW Women’s Championship defense against Toni Storm at AEW Grand Slam: Australia.

Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews AEW newcomer Toni Storm, who is joined by a patronizing Harley Cameron. After exchanging pleasantries, it’s announced that Mariah May and Toni Storm will go face-to-face this Saturday on AEW Collision. The show heads into a commercial break.

When we return, Jeff Jarrett is backstage with Karen Jarrett. Karen tells him he’s not the same guy he used to be and admits she didn’t like seeing him rolling around with MJF last week. Jarrett casually brushes it off, kisses her, and assures her he’s got this.

Inside the arena, Jarrett makes his way to the ring, welcoming the crowd to Knoxville. He reminisces about his early days in the business, recalling a moment when Jerry Lawler questioned his approach, telling him: “Don’t ever get in the gutter with your opponent.”

Jarrett says sometimes coming home helps remind you who you really are. He then sends a message to MJF, promising to show him just who “The Last Outlaw” really is. No fancy lights. No big entrances. He vows to take MJF out to the woodshed and beat his ass. Shifting gears, Jarrett dismisses MJF as a “one-hit wonder” before turning his attention to the fans, saying their energy and support continue to inspire him. Jeff Jarrett shifts the conversation to his world title aspirations at age 57, making it clear that he’s not done yet. He then challenges AEW Champion Jon Moxley to come out and talk.

Before Moxley can respond, Claudio Castagnoli attacks Jarrett from behind. Standing over him, Claudio declares, “Nobody gets to Jon Moxley without getting through me first.” He warns Jarrett to stay out of Blackpool Combat Club’s business. Jarrett refuses to back down, telling Claudio he’ll have to kill him to stop him. He proposes a deal—if he beats Claudio next week, he gets his title shot against Moxley. Claudio, smirking, accepts the challenge and tells Jarrett, “I’ll see you next week.” With the match set, the show heads into another commercial break.

AR Fox vs. Swerve Strickland

As the show returns, a recap airs of Megan Bayne’s surprise return from last week. Back in the arena, Swerve Strickland’s music hits, and he makes his way to the ring, accompanied by Prince Nana. The crowd gives a strong reaction as Swerve prepares for his next match.

Already in the ring, AR Fox waits for the bell to ring, ready to take on Strickland in a one-on-one showdown.

The bell rings, and Swerve Strickland quickly takes control, dominating the early moments of the match. As he establishes his offense, the show heads into a mid-match commercial break.

When we return, AR Fox starts to rally, showcasing his high-flying offense to turn the tide. However, Swerve regains control and hits the Swerve Stomp, sealing the victory.

Winner: Swerve Strickland

After the match, Swerve extends a handshake to Fox in a show of respect. As they shake hands, Ricochet appears on the big screen in a close-up shot.

Ricochet brings up Swerve and Prince Nana’s attempts to embarrass him last week, making it clear he hasn’t forgotten. As the camera pans back, it reveals Ricochet holding a pair of scissors to Nana’s neck. He warns Swerve that next week, he has a lot to get off his chest, leaving the arena buzzing as the segment comes to a tense close.

In the arena, MJF’s music hits, and he makes his way to the ring. As soon as he grabs a mic, he cuts off his own music, shouting, “Shut my music, shut my music.” MJF turns his attention to a wrestler already standing in the ring, who has “T.S.” on his trunks. With a dismissive sneer, MJF tells him, “Get the hell out of my ring.” The wrestler throws up his hands and exits, not wanting to pick a fight. MJF then gets back on the mic and demands an apology from Jeff Jarrett, making it clear he’s not done with him just yet.

MJF tells Jeff Jarrett that he made a mistake by not accepting his offer to help him get to the AEW World Championship. He then admits that he only extended the offer because he needed someone easy to manipulate and even easier to beat.

MJF smirks and warns Jarrett that sometimes it’s better to make a deal with “The Devil” than to defy him.

Hangman Page vs. T.S.

Hangman Page’s music hits, and he storms to the ring. He gets right in MJF’s face, demanding that he leave. MJF raises his hands and backs off without a fight, stepping out of the ring. With MJF gone, T.S. climbs back in, ready for the match.

The bell rings, and Hangman Page immediately takes control, annihilating T.S. in a quick squash match. He dominates from the start and picks up the easy victory.

Winner: Hangman Page

As Hangman celebrates, Christopher Daniels’ music hits. He walks out onto the stage, wearing a neck brace, and stares Hangman down. Daniels takes the mic and, with a somber tone, tells Hangman that he will never wrestle again. Without another word, Daniels walks off, leaving Hangman looking visibly shaken as the show heads into a commercial break.

Backstage, Mercedes Moné is shown walking the halls, proudly strapped up with all four of her championship belts. She enters a room decorated with balloons, where Renee Paquette is waiting to interview her.

Before Moné can speak, Harley Cameron walks in with her guitar, launching into a song that heavily focuses on her breasts. She tries to secure a match on the Moné Train, but Moné shuts her down, pointing out that Harley hasn’t even won a match and isn’t worthy.

Jamie Hayter vs. Julia Hart

Inside the arena, Jamie Hayter’s music hits, and she makes her way to the ring for her scheduled singles match. The lights go out, and Julia Hart emerges, ready for their rematch.

The bell rings, and they waste no time, brawling to the floor, where Hayter sends Hart crashing into the steel steps. Back in the ring, Hart turns the tide, repeatedly slamming the back of Hayter’s head into the mat. As the match intensifies, the show heads into a mid-match commercial break.

When we return, Hart remains in control, but Hayter fights back, hitting a series of German suplexes before planting Hart with a spinebuster for a near fall. She transitions into a single-leg crab, cranking back on the hold. Hart struggles but manages to escape and counters into an Octopus Hold. Hayter fights through the pain and escapes the submission, regaining momentum. Jamie Hayter counters Julia Hart’s attack and delivers a Hayte-Breaker backbreaker, stunning her opponent. She quickly follows up with the Hayter-Aid finisher, securing the pinfall victory.

Winner: Jamie Hayter

After the match, Hayter grabs a mic and acknowledges Hart’s toughness, calling her a “tough b*tch.” She points out that they’ve each won one match against each other and tells Hart that whenever she wants a third match, she’s got it.

Backstage, Powerhouse Hobbs addresses Big Bill, warning him that he won’t have to look far to find him this Saturday at AEW Collision in Jacksonville—because he’ll be waiting in the parking lot.

The show heads into another commercial break.

Cope vs. PAC

The main event kicks off as Swerve Strickland and Prince Nana address Ricochet’s earlier comments backstage, hyping up their upcoming match in Atlanta. In the arena, Cope enters, followed by PAC. The match begins with Cope taking control, using his aggression to dominate early.

Outside the ring, Cope slams PAC into the barricade and ring post. PAC fights back, targeting Cope’s injured neck, just as Jon Moxley warned. As the referee checks on Cope, PAC leaps over the ropes, crashing onto him at ringside. The match continues as the show goes to a commercial break.

When the show returns, PAC has Cope locked in a bulldog choke, targeting his injured neck. He releases the hold and lands a snap suplex. Cope counters with a boot to the face and a dropkick, giving himself a moment to recover. The match continues with back-and-forth action until Cope takes control, hitting his signature moves and sealing the win over PAC.

As he celebrates, the big screen lights up with Jon Moxley’s warning: “Cope, I told you it’s a jungle out here.” The camera reveals FTR tied to chairs and Rock ‘N’ Roll Express with bags over their heads. One of them gets hit with a con-chair-to before Mox and his crew head to the ring.

Surrounding the ring, The Death Riders launch a brutal attack on Cope. Suddenly, Jay White’s music hits, and he rushes out, fighting off members on the ramp before heading for the ring.

Winner: Cope

In the ring, the numbers game overwhelms Jay White. The Death Riders take him down with a low blow, holding him in the corner to force him to watch as Moxley locks a bulldog choke on Cope’s neck.

Mox tightens the hold until Cope’s face turns red and purple. As Yuta and Castagnoli keep White restrained, Mox cranks Cope’s neck, twisting it side-to-side as if to snap it. The Death Riders’ theme plays again as the group exits through the crowd, leaving Cope and White motionless in the ring. The show fades to black with this chaotic scene