Category: AEW Dynamite

Injury Status Of AEW Star Jay White

“Switchblade” Jay White’s road to AEW gold has hit an unexpected detour. The former NJPW standout had set his sights on winning the 2025 Owen Hart Foundation Tournament and challenging for the AEW World Championship at All In Texas. However, on the April 2 episode of AEW Dynamite, White was officially removed from the tournament after suffering an injury, with a backstage attack serving as the on-screen explanation for his absence.

According to a report from Fightful Select, White sustained a legitimate injury that required surgery. On Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer revealed that White suffered a broken hand, while Bryan Alvarez added that while the injury isn’t expected to sideline him for an extended period, he will be out of action for now.

With White unable to compete, AEW has brought in its newest signing, Kevin Knight, to take his place in the tournament. Interestingly, White had just defeated Knight on the March 29 episode of AEW Collision, making Knight’s inclusion an ironic twist. Knight now steps into a high-profile first-round match against Will Ospreay at Dynasty on April 6—a bout originally scheduled to feature White.

This marks the second consecutive year that White has been forced out of action due to injury during the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament. In 2024, he suffered a broken foot during a semi-final match against Hangman Page, which sidelined him for three months and caused him to miss All In London at Wembley Stadium.

While White’s tournament aspirations have once again been dashed, the focus now shifts to his recovery and eventual return. As for Kevin Knight, he has a massive opportunity ahead—one that could solidify his place in AEW if he can pull off an upset against Ospreay at Dynasty.

AEW Dynamite Preview 4/2/2025

AEW Dynamite airs live tonight on TBS and Max from the Peoria Civic Center in Peoria, Illinois.

  • AEW Women’s World Champion “Timeless” Toni Storm vs. Penelope Ford (w/Megan Bayne)
  • Cope vs. Claudio Castagnoli
  • Mixed Tag Tornado Rules Match: Jon Moxley and Marina Shafir vs. Swerve Strickland and Willow Nightingale
  • Will Ospreay returns
  • Men’s and women’s brackets for The Owen Hart Foundation Cup Tournament will be announced

AEW Dynamite’s Viewership Sees a Boost with Max Streaming, Averaging Over a Million Combined Viewers

Since AEW made its streaming debut on Max at the start of 2024, the promotion has gained a significant boost in total viewership—though exact numbers have been difficult to track. However, a new report suggests that AEW Dynamite has been pulling in impressive figures when factoring in its audience from both Max and TBS.

According to B.J. Bethel of SEScoops, AEW’s flagship weekly show has been averaging around 500,000 viewers on Max, on top of its traditional TV audience on TBS. When combined, this puts Dynamite’s total viewership over 1 million per episode, with some weeks reaching as high as 1.2 million viewers. Max reportedly calculates its numbers using Live-Plus-1 ratings, meaning it accounts for both live streams and those who watch within 24 hours. Additionally, Dynamite has been racking up about 60 million minutes watched per episode, even outperforming some major hockey broadcasts on the streaming platform.

AEW’s TV Ratings vs. WBD’s Perspective

While Dynamite’s cable ratings had seen a dip in recent months, the March 19 episode delivered the show’s highest TV viewership of the year. Despite internet chatter about ratings concerns, it seems Warner Bros. Discovery remains supportive of AEW’s programming. Andrew Zarian of Fightful’s Wrestling Beyond the Bell reported that WBD officials aren’t fazed by fluctuations in traditional TV ratings, saying the network remains happy with AEW’s performance.

Collision on the Rise, Thanks to Basketball Lead-Ins

Although Bethel’s report didn’t include Max numbers for AEW Collision, the Saturday night show has been making strides on TNT. The recent “Slam Dunk” special episodes, which had college basketball as a lead-in, saw Collision register its best numbers since December 2024. The strong sports crossover audience seems to have provided a temporary boost, further solidifying AEW’s growing presence on Turner networks.

With AEW continuing to expand its reach across both traditional cable and streaming platforms, the company seems to be settling into a strong and sustainable viewership model—one that may be less reliant on Nielsen ratings moving forward.

AEW Dynamite Preview 3/26/2025

AEW Dynamite airs live tonight on TBS and Max from the Roy Wilkins Auditorium at St. Paul RiverCentre, in St. Paul, Minnesota.

  • Kyle Fletcher vs. Brody King
  • MJF gives his answer to MVP
  • Mark Davis vs. Powerhouse Hobbs
  • Mark Briscoe vs. Konosuke Takeshita
  • AEW International Champion Kenny Omega vs. Blake Christian (non-title)
  • AEW Women’s World Champion Toni Storm and Thunder Rosa vs. Megan Bayne and Penelope Ford
  • Swerve Strickland to call out AEW World Champion Jon Moxley
  • Rated FTR (Cope, Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) sit-down interview with Tony Schiavone

AEW Dynamite Preview 3/19/2025

AEW Dynamite airs live tonight on TBS and Max from the Liberty First Credit Union Arena in Ralston, Nebraska just outside of Omaha.

  • AEW World Championship – Street Fight: Jon Moxley (c) vs. Adam Copeland
  • International Championship Eliminator 4-Way Match: Orange Cassidy vs. Mark Davis vs. Ricochet vs. “Speedball” Mike Bailey
  • Megan Bayne vs. Kris Statlander

A blizzard is expected to hit the Omaha, Nebraska area today, coinciding with the AEW Dynamite TV tapings.

According to local reports, rain will transition to snow during the morning commute, with wind gusts reaching 40-50 MPH.

Blizzard conditions will persist throughout the day, with snow and wind gusts up to 60 MPH, potentially affecting both the morning and evening commutes. Local schools have already been shut down.

AEW President Tony Khan has taken to X to announce that all currently advertised AEW talent scheduled for this week’s episode of Dynamite are currently in Omaha.

“Speedball” Mike Bailey Officially Arrives in AEW with Hard-Fought Victory

After months of speculation, former TNA X-Division Champion “Speedball” Mike Bailey has officially landed in All Elite Wrestling. Bailey made his highly anticipated debut on the March 12 episode of AEW Dynamite, entering the AEW International Championship Eliminator Tournament as the mystery wildcard competitor.

Bailey’s move to AEW had been rumored since his TNA contract expired in late 2024, but fans were left guessing when he would actually make his first appearance. The wait ended after AEW teased his arrival through a vignette on AEW Collision in February, and once a wildcard spot was announced for the tournament, speculation ran wild that the high-flying Canadian would be the one to fill it.

A Tough First Challenge

Bailey’s AEW debut was anything but easy, as he faced off against the intimidating Beast Mortos. Right from the start, Mortos showed little interest in reciprocating Bailey’s show of respect, opting instead to overpower his smaller opponent. However, Bailey wasted no time reminding the AEW audience why he’s one of the most dynamic strikers in the game, unleashing a flurry of vicious kicks.

Despite Bailey’s early offense, Mortos used his size advantage to dominate the action on the outside. But “Speedball” wouldn’t stay down for long. Fighting back with his signature combination of kicks, chops, and an aerial assault, Bailey turned the tide, launching himself over the top rope with a breathtaking dive as the match headed into the commercial break.

Bailey Secures the Win in Spectacular Fashion

Mortos continued to showcase his power, gaining the upper hand after Bailey was crotched on the top rope. The Beast followed up with a devastating corkscrew tope, a pop-up Samoan Drop, and an avalanche press slam, nearly putting Bailey away.

However, the resilient newcomer refused to stay down. After a tense exchange of roll-ups, Bailey countered Mortos’ offense, delivering a moonsault knee drop before connecting with a perfectly placed crescent kick to the head to score the pinfall victory.

What’s Next for “Speedball”?

With this impressive win, Bailey advances to the four-way final of the AEW International Championship Eliminator Tournament on March 19. He’ll be joined by the winner of Orange Cassidy vs. Hechicero, which took place later that night. The ultimate goal? A shot at Kenny Omega for the AEW International Championship at AEW Dynasty on April 6—a match Omega himself has said he wants to be against the best AEW has to offer.

Bailey has already proven he belongs in AEW. But can “Speedball” fight his way to a title shot and make an even bigger impact? The road to Dynasty just got a lot more interesting.

AEW Dynamite Preview 3/12/2025

Tonight’s AEW Dynamite will take place from the Save Mart Center in Fresno, California and air live on TBS and Max, beginning at 8:00 pm ET.

  • Fallout from AEW Revolution
  • AEW International Title Eliminator Tournament Match: Orange Cassidy vs. Hechicero
  • AEW International Title Eliminator Tournament Match: The Beast Mortos vs. A Mystery Wildcard Opponent
  • Also scheduled for tonight are appearances by MJF and newly crowned International Champion Kenny Omega.

The Young Bucks Spotted Backstage at AEW Dynamite—When Will They Return?

2025 has been a whirlwind year for All Elite Wrestling, but one major question has lingered for months—where are The Young Bucks? The AEW Executive Vice Presidents, Matthew and Nicholas Jackson, have been noticeably absent from AEW programming since the October 30, 2024 episode of Dynamite, where they were last seen shredding documents and telling Christopher Daniels they planned to “work from home.” Since then, the former AEW Tag Team Champions have remained out of the spotlight in AEW, leaving fans wondering when—or if—they will make their return.

Young Bucks Backstage at Dynamite

While their absence has fueled speculation, a new report from Dave Meltzer in the latest Wrestling Observer Newsletter has provided an update. According to Meltzer, The Young Bucks were backstage at AEW Dynamite in Oceanside, California on February 26, sparking further questions about when they might officially return to AEW programming.

Meltzer noted that plans are being worked on for their comeback, but as of now, no official date has been set. Interestingly, despite multiple AEW events taking place in their home state of California, the Bucks have yet to reappear, surprising many who assumed they’d make their return in familiar territory.

However, given their high-ranking position within AEW, Meltzer emphasized that The Young Bucks won’t find themselves in a situation where they’re medically cleared but creatively sidelined—a predicament that has plagued several AEW stars in recent years.

A Brief Return to NJPW

Despite their AEW absence, The Young Bucks haven’t been completely inactive. The brothers returned to Japan in January to compete at NJPW Wrestle Dynasty, where they won the IWGP Heavyweight Tag Team Championships for the second time in their careers. Their reign lasted 37 days before they dropped the belts to Tetsuya Naito and Hiromu Takahashi at The New Beginning in Osaka on February 11.

The Bucks later revealed that these trips to Japan were something they desperately needed for their own mental health, further hinting that their AEW hiatus may have been about more than just creative direction.

What’s Next for The Bucks?

With AEW’s biggest show of the year, Double or Nothing, on the horizon, it’s only a matter of time before The Young Bucks make their highly anticipated return. Will they pick up where they left off, or will their time away signal a new chapter for the EVP duo?

AEW Dynamite Preview 3/5/2025

AEW Dynamite live tonight on TBS and Max from the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium in Sacramento, California.

  • “Rated R Superstar” Cope vs. Wheeler Yuta – Cope  continues to deliver on his promise of taking out The Death Riders one-by-one leading up to his AEW World Championship showdown against Jon Moxley at this Sunday’s PPV event.
  • Thunder Rosa & Kris Statlander vs. Megan Bayne & Penelope Ford
  • Swerve Strickland and Ricochet contract signing

AEW Dynamite Preview 2/26/2025

AEW Dynamite will air live tonight coast to coast on TBS and will also air live on Max from the Frontwave Arena in Oceanside, California.

  • AEW International Championship: Konosuke Takeshita (c) vs. Orange Cassidy – Winner faces Kenny Omega at AEW Revolution
  • Trios Match: TNT Champion Daniel Garcia and FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) vs. Undisputed Kingdom (Adam Cole, Kyle O’Reilly and Roderick Strong)
  • We’ll hear from Swerve Strickland and Prince Nana
  • Bounty Match: Bryan Keith vs. Will Ospreay
  • Deonna Purrazzo vs. Harley Cameron
  • Hangman Adam Page will be in action
  • We’ll hear from MJF