The AEW Dynamite 9 April 2025 Recap brings you all the action from an electrifying episode that aired live from the Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena in Baltimore. This week’s show delivered a rollercoaster of intense matches, unexpected returns, and jaw-dropping promos that set the stage for future rivalries.
From Jon Moxley’s hard-fought victory to the Young Bucks stirring the pot, and Kenny Omega’s explosive confrontation, the night was packed with moments that had fans buzzing. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the full results, segment highlights, and what’s on the horizon for All Elite Wrestling.
Match Results
1. Jon Moxley vs. Katsuyori Shibata
Recap: The night kicked off with a brutal clash between AEW World Champion Jon Moxley and Katsuyori Shibata. The two traded fierce strikes and technical holds, with Shibata locking in an octopus hold and Moxley countering with a stump piledriver. In the end, Moxley secured the win with an arm-trap bodyscissors sleeper hold, forcing Shibata to tap out.
Winner: Jon Moxley by submission.
2. PAC vs. Shane “Swerve” Strickland
Recap: Swerve came out swinging after the Elite’s interference cost him the world title at Dynasty, but PAC ambushed him from behind to start the match. Despite PAC’s cunning, Swerve turned the tide with a buckle bomb and sealed the victory with the Swerve Stomp from the top rope.
Winner: Shane Strickland by pinfall.
3. Beast Mortos, CRU (Action Andretti & Lio Rush), & Ricochet vs. Kevin Knight, Mark Briscoe, “Speedball” Mike Bailey, & Will Ospreay ($400,000 Explosive Match)
Recap: This chaotic eight-man tag match had the crowd on their feet as both teams vied for a $400,000 prize. Highlights included stereo crane kicks from Bailey and Briscoe, and Ospreay’s jaw-dropping OsCutter. The babyface squad emerged victorious when Ospreay nailed Beast Mortos with the Hidden Blade.
Winners: Kevin Knight, Mark Briscoe, “Speedball” Mike Bailey, & Will Ospreay by pinfall.
4. Kris Statlander vs. Thunder Rosa (Owen Hart Foundation Tournament Quarterfinals)
Recap: In a hard-hitting Owen Hart Tournament quarterfinal, Statlander and Rosa showcased their resilience. Rosa nearly stole it with a flip piledriver and Sick Kick, but Statlander countered with Wednesday Night Fever to advance.
Winner: Kris Statlander by pinfall.
5. Death Riders (Claudio Castagnoli & Wheeler YUTA) vs. The Opps (HOOK & Samoa Joe)
Recap: The main event saw the Death Riders take on the formidable duo of HOOK and Samoa Joe. The match descended into chaos with interference from Jon Moxley and Marina Shafir, but HOOK locked in Redrum on YUTA while Joe took out Claudio with the Coquina Clutch on the floor, securing the win.
Winners: The Opps by submission.
Segment Highlights
1. Death Riders Promo and Young Bucks’ Power Play
Recap: Jon Moxley opened the show with a scathing Death Riders promo, calling out the roster’s complacency and issuing a warning to the returning Young Bucks. The Bucks later revealed they cost Swerve the world title at Dynasty as a favor to Hangman Adam Page and a peace offering to Moxley, proposing a potential Elite-Death Riders alliance. Their pitch was interrupted by Kenny Omega, who tore into the Bucks for nearly ruining AEW, leading to a tense standoff with Kazuchika Okada and Swerve joining the fray.
2. Kenny Omega’s Return
Recap: Omega’s surprise appearance electrified the crowd as he confronted the Young Bucks, accusing them of abandoning AEW’s legacy. His hilarious analogy about their mess-making habits sparked “Dookie!” chants, but the mood shifted when Okada appeared, only for Swerve to even the odds. Omega and Swerve’s fist bump hinted at a new alliance forming.
3. Hurt Syndicate Celebration Derailed by MJF
Recap: The Hurt Syndicate’s championship toast was crashed by Maxwell Jacob Friedman, who claimed he deserved a spot in the group after aiding them previously. Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin rejected him outright, leaving MJF fuming and setting up further tension with the faction.
4. Chris Jericho’s Learning Tree Implosion
Recap: Chris Jericho addressed losing the ROH World Championship, bringing out Bryan Keith and Big Bill for a “lesson.” However, Bill pushed back, refusing to be Jericho’s punching bag. After an unhinged outburst where Jericho smashed a TV with his bat Floyd, he stormed off, hinting at a potential hiatus—much to the fans’ delight.
5. Hangman Page’s Warning
Recap: Backstage, Hangman Page brushed off the Bucks’ “help” and confronted Prince Nana, warning Swerve to stay out of his Owen Hart Tournament path. The unresolved animosity between Page and Swerve continues to simmer.
What’s Next
The fallout from AEW Dynamite 9 April 2025 sets up several intriguing storylines. Samoa Joe’s challenge to the Death Riders for the trios titles promises a brutal showdown, with Katsuyori Shibata potentially joining the fray after his run-in with Moxley. Kenny Omega’s return and budding alliance with Swerve could spell trouble for the Young Bucks and the Elite, especially with Okada lurking.
MJF’s rejection by the Hurt Syndicate might push him to take drastic measures, while Kris Statlander’s Owen Hart Tournament run gains momentum. On Collision, expect Takeshita vs. Brody King to heat up the bracket, and Chris Jericho’s next move remains a wild card after his dramatic exit.