Why AEW Dynamite Match Announcements Were Delayed

AEW fans noticed something strange heading into the May 28, 2025 episode of Dynamite—match announcements were few and far between.

Now we know why. According to Fightful Select, AEW waited until the very last minute to finalize tonight’s lineup because several wrestlers were still recovering from Double or Nothing.

The pay-per-view was reportedly brutal on the roster, with multiple talents nursing injuries, including both Young Bucks. While nothing has been officially confirmed, the situation with Nick Jackson has raised concern behind the scenes.

“A number of AEW Dynamite matches were set throughout the day as AEW discovered what talent would be available,” Fightful Select reported.

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That internal scramble led to delayed announcements, as AEW held off to see who could actually step in the ring. While the injury list isn’t publicly available, word is this might be one of the longest AEW has had to manage in quite some time.

Still, the show must go on—and AEW pulled it together in time. Here’s the full lineup for tonight’s Dynamite:

• AEW International Title #1 Contender Tournament Match: Brody King vs. Josh Alexander
• Face-to-Face Confrontation: Mercedes Moné and Toni Storm
• Hangman Page speaks after winning the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament
• No DQ Match: Megan Bayne & Penelope Ford vs. Anna Jay & Harley Cameron
• Death Riders (Jon Moxley & Marina Shafir) & Gabe Kidd vs. Willow Nightingale, Mark Briscoe & Mike Bailey

Meanwhile, not all the post-Double or Nothing news was bad. Jamie Hayter, who wrestled Mercedes Moné at the event, spoke to Fightful and cleared up any concerns about her health.

“Totally fine with no worries,” Hayter said about her physical condition.

Will Ospreay also came out of the event in one piece, despite going all out in the finals of the men’s Owen Hart Foundation Tournament against Hangman Page.

With so many names banged up, AEW is expected to tread carefully in the coming weeks. For now, tonight’s show looks solid—but any more injury setbacks could force Tony Khan to change direction fast.

Are you surprised AEW waited so long to finalize the lineup? And which match are you most looking forward to tonight? Drop your thoughts in the comments below.