Category: AEW Dynamite

PAC Reportedly Injured During AEW Dynamite Match

AEW may be dealing with another unfortunate injury setback, as PAC appeared to suffer a significant injury during this week’s episode of Dynamite, live from Baltimore, MD.

The incident occurred during his highly anticipated matchup against Swerve Strickland. Multiple sources have reported that the injury seems to be centered around PAC’s right foot or ankle. The match, which had been delivering on expectations, came to a sudden halt following a buckle bomb from Strickland. Immediately afterward, PAC was seen clutching his lower leg in visible pain and rolled to the outside.

AEW medical personnel quickly checked on the former Trios Champion at ringside. Although PAC attempted to stay involved, it became clear he couldn’t continue, and he was helped to the back by officials. Swerve closed out the match swiftly with a kick followed by his signature Stomp to pick up the win.

At this time, AEW has yet to issue an official statement on the severity of the injury or PAC’s status going forward. The timing is especially rough considering PAC had just begun gaining momentum again after extended time off due to previous injuries.

AEW Dynamite Preview 4/9/2025

AEW Dynamite airs live tonight on TBS and Max from the Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena in Baltimore, Maryland.

  • Fallout from AEW Dynasty
  • Owen Hart Foundation Women’s Foundation Tournament: Kris Statlander vs. Thunder Rosa – (“Timeless” Toni Storm on commentary)
  • Death Riders (Claudio Castagnoli and Wheeler Yuta) vs. The Opps (Samoa Joe and HOOK)
  • Swerve Strickland vs. PAC

Mark Davis Reportedly Suffers Broken Foot on AEW Dynamite

Another AEW star is heading to the sidelines, as new reports confirm that Mark Davis sustained a broken foot during his match with Powerhouse Hobbs on the March 26 episode of AEW Dynamite.

The injury, which caused the bout to end abruptly, had remained somewhat of a mystery until Wrestling Observer Radio’s Dave Meltzer provided a key update. Meltzer noted that the Aussie Open powerhouse fractured his foot during the match, which is expected to keep him out of in-ring action for at least a couple of months.

While AEW has yet to issue an official statement, there’s reportedly been backstage talk about keeping Davis visible on TV during his recovery — possibly in a non-wrestling or background role — to maintain his presence and keep momentum going for Aussie Open.

This injury comes at a tough time for Davis, who, alongside Kyle Fletcher, had been gaining traction as part of AEW’s tag team division. With Fletcher recently making solo appearances, it’ll be interesting to see how AEW handles Davis’ absence and whether Fletcher continues to work singles matches in the meantime.

No firm return date has been confirmed, but based on current expectations, fans may not have to wait too long to see Davis back on his feet — and back in the ring.

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.