Planned AEW Dynasty Title Win Has Been in the Works for Months

AEW Dynasty is heating up, and one of the most intense matchups on the card is about to get real personal. Chris Jericho is set to defend his ROH World Title against Bandido—but there’s a brutal twist. Bandido is putting his mask on the line in a Title vs. Mask showdown that could change everything.

According to Fightful Select, AEW has been planning to put the ROH Title on Bandido “for several months.” The idea had been floating for a while, but the match itself wasn’t locked in until just recently. Sources said the bout between Jericho and Bandido was “up in the air throughout the week” leading into Dynasty.

Jericho reportedly pitched the idea himself after unmasking Bandido’s brother Gravity at AEW Revolution back in March. That shocking moment turned the heat up on a feud that quietly started at ROH Final Battle last year. Bandido has been gunning for Jericho ever since—and now he’s risking it all.

This isn’t just a title match for Bandido—it’s personal and symbolic. Losing the mask would be a devastating blow for the luchador, both culturally and professionally. But winning the ROH World Title would be the biggest win of his AEW run so far.

Jericho, on the other hand, has no plans to let go of the gold—or the spotlight. The veteran wrestler sees this match as a chance to cement his legacy and take something sacred from Bandido. Jericho is aiming to humiliate his opponent on a whole other level.

AEW Dynasty could mark a career-defining moment for Bandido—or the end of an era if he walks away without his mask. AEW fans are locked in to see which way this match swings.

What do you think—should AEW finally pull the trigger on Bandido winning the ROH Title, or is Jericho’s reign far from over? Drop your thoughts in the comments and let us know where you stand.

AEW Dynasty 2025 Lineup:

• AEW World Championship: Jon Moxley (c) vs. Swerve Strickland
• AEW International Championship: Kenny Omega (c) vs. Speedball Mike Bailey vs. Ricochet
• AEW Women’s World Championship: Timeless Toni Storm (c) vs. Megan Bayne
• AEW World Trios Championship: Death Riders (c) vs. Rated FTR
• ROH World Championship – Title vs. Mask: Chris Jericho (c) vs. Bandido
• AEW TNT Championship – No Time Limit, No Outside Interference: Daniel Garcia (c) vs. Adam Cole
• AEW World Tag Team Championship: The Hurt Syndicate (c) vs. Big Bill & Bryan Keith
• Owen Hart Cup Men’s Quarterfinal Match: Will Ospreay vs. Kevin Knight
• Owen Hart Cup Men’s Quarterfinal Match: Mark Briscoe vs. Kyle Fletcher
• Owen Hart Cup Women’s Quarterfinal Match: Mercedes Moné vs. Julia Hart
• Zero Hour: Nick Wayne & The CRU vs. AR Fox & Top Flight
• Zero Hour: Max Caster vs. TBD

AEW Dynasty will be taking place on April 6 at the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Zero Hour pre-show will begin at 6:30 PM ET, and the main show will start at 8 PM ET and fans all over the world can watch the event on TrillerTV as well as on Amazon Prime.

As a reminder, Ringside News will have live play-by-play coverage of the event over in our AEW Dynasty section.

Do you think Bandido will walk out of AEW Dynasty with gold around his waist and his mask intact—or will Jericho prove once again why he’s one of the greatest of all time? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!