Two Last-Minute Matches Added to AEW Dynamite New Year’s Smash Lineup

AEW’s final Dynamite of the year just got even more chaotic. In an update shared by Tony Khan, two new bouts have been added to AEW Dynamite: New Year’s Smash on December 31—and they’re bringing some serious heat.

First up, fans are in for a wild mixed tornado trios match as the Death Riders—Marina Shafir, Claudio Castagnoli, and Daniel Garcia—team up to take on Toni Storm, Orange Cassidy, and Roderick Strong. The all-star mash-up promises chaos from the opening bell.

Also added to the card: Bandido makes his long-awaited return to Dynamite as he squares off against the monstrous Beast Mortos. It’s a styles clash waiting to explode. Here’s the updated lineup for AEW Dynamite: New Year’s Smash:

• TBS Championship: Mercedes Moné (c) vs. Willow Nightingale
• AEW National Championship: Ricochet (c) vs. Jack Perry
• AEW World Champion MJF Appears
• AEW Continental Championship Eliminator: Jon Moxley vs. Josh Alexander
• Tornado Trios: Death Riders vs. Toni Storm, Orange Cassidy & Roderick Strong
• Bandido vs. The Beast Mortos

With stakes, storylines, and star power all colliding to close out 2025, AEW is clearly going all-in for the New Year’s Eve blowout.

As a reminder, Ringside News will be providing live play-by-play coverage of tonight’s show over in our AEW Dynamite coverage hub. Also keep checking back with Ringside News for more updates, because there could be several before the big show.

Which match are you most hyped to see on New Year’s Smash? Sound off in the comments and let us know what you’re expecting from AEW’s last Dynamite of the year.