The AEW Dynamite Spring BreakThru 16 April 2025 Recap chronicles an electrifying night of professional wrestling at the MGM Music Hall at Fenway in Boston, Massachusetts. Airing live on TBS and MAX, this historic episode marked AEW Dynamite surpassing WCW Monday Nitro as the longest-running prime-time wrestling show on Turner networks. With high-stakes matches in the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament, championship bouts, and shocking twists, the Spring BreakThru special delivered pay-per-view-quality action.
From Mercedes Mone’s hard-fought victory to a surprise title change, here’s a detailed breakdown of the night’s results, key segments, and what lies ahead for All Elite Wrestling.
Match Results
1. Owen Hart Foundation Women’s Tournament Semifinal: Mercedes Mone vs. Athena
Winner: Mercedes Mone via pinfall (Victory Roll)
Duration: 21:12
Match Highlights: This dream match lived up to the hype, with Athena and Mone trading technical prowess and high-impact moves. The action spilled to the ramp, barricades, and apron, featuring a brutal O-Face to the floor by Athena and Mone’s Statement Maker. A chaotic sequence atop the barricade culminated in Mone’s crafty victory roll, advancing her to the finals. Post-match, Toni Storm’s slow clap from the crowd hinted at future tension.
2. Owen Hart Foundation Men’s Tournament Quarterfinal: “Hangman” Adam Page vs. Josh Alexander
Winner: Hangman Adam Page via pinfall (Small Package)
Duration: 13:03
Match Highlights: The debut of former TNA World Champion Josh Alexander as the wildcard opponent electrified the Boston crowd. Page and Alexander delivered a hard-hitting clash, with Page’s diving lariat off the ramp and Alexander’s ankle lock showcasing their intensity. A post-match ambush by Don Callis and Kyle Fletcher set up Page’s next challenge in the tournament.
3. AEW World Tag Team Championship: The Hurt Syndicate (Bobby Lashley & Shelton Benjamin) (c) vs. Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun & Toa Liona)
Winner: The Hurt Syndicate via pinfall (Spear by Bobby Lashley on Bishop Kaun)
Duration: 9:13
Match Highlights: The Hurt Syndicate retained their titles in a physical bout, with Lashley’s spear and Benjamin’s rising knee sealing the victory. Montel Vontavious Porter’s commentary added flair, while a post-match segment with MJF introduced intrigue.
4. Owen Hart Foundation Men’s Tournament Semifinal: Will Ospreay vs. Konosuke Takeshita
Winner: Will Ospreay via pinfall (Storm Breaker)
Duration: 21:44
Match Highlights: Dubbed one of Dynamite’s greatest matches, this athletic masterpiece saw Ospreay and Takeshita push each other to the limit. Highlights included an OsCutter on the ramp, a chaotic exchange of elbows, and Takeshita’s near-fall after a Blue Thunder Driver. Ospreay’s Storm Breaker secured his spot in the finals, earning “This is awesome!” chants.
5. AEW World Trios Championship: Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta) (c) vs. The Opps (Samoa Joe, Katsuyori Shibata) & Powerhouse Hobbs
Winner: The Opps & Powerhouse Hobbs via referee stoppage (Coquina Clutch by Samoa Joe on Jon Moxley)
Duration: 13:56
Match Highlights: With Hook sidelined by a pre-show attack, Powerhouse Hobbs emerged as The Opps’ surprise replacement, shifting the momentum. The match descended into chaos, with Willow Nightingale neutralizing Marina Shafir and Swerve Strickland taking out The Young Bucks. Joe’s Coquina Clutch on Moxley led to a title change, celebrated by the locker room.
Segment Highlights
1. The Elite’s Tense Exchange with Hangman Page
Recap: Backstage, The Young Bucks and Kazuchika Okada confronted Page, claiming they sabotaged Swerve Strickland’s title shot at AEW Dynasty for him. Okada’s provocative “smile” taunts and calling Page a “bitch” nearly sparked a brawl, setting up potential faction conflicts.
2. MJF’s Manipulative Pitch to The Hurt Syndicate
Recap: Maxwell Jacob Friedman’s post-match segment saw him offer lavish gifts—seven women and a luxury watch—to sway Shelton Benjamin and Bobby Lashley. While MVP approved, Lashley’s skepticism hinted at distrust, with MVP later framing the alliance as a business move to “use” MJF.
3. The Patriarchy’s Power Play:
Recap: Christian Cage reasserted control over Nick Wayne, announcing Wayne’s entry into NJPW’s Best of the Super Jr. and a solo ROH World Television Championship match against Komander. Cage’s slap to Wayne underscored his manipulative leadership.
4. Swerve Strickland’s Crowd Ambush
Recap: Swerve’s dramatic intervention from the crowd to neutralize The Young Bucks with a Swerve Stomp was a fan-favourite moment, amplifying his feud with The Elite and aligning him with The Opps’ victory.
5. Locker Room Celebration
Recap: The show closed with a feel-good moment as Will Ospreay, Prince Nana, and the AEW roster celebrated The Opps’ trios title win with champagne, marking a significant blow to the Death Riders’ dominance.
What’s Next?
The fallout from AEW Dynamite Spring BreakThru 16 April 2025 sets the stage for major developments:
1. Owen Hart Foundation Tournament: Mercedes Mone advances to face either Kris Statlander or Jamie Hayter in the women’s final, while Will Ospreay meets Hangman Page or Kyle Fletcher in the men’s final. These matches promise to elevate the tournament’s stakes.
2. Trios Title Reign: The Opps and Powerhouse Hobbs’ championship win could reshape the trios division, with potential rematches against the Death Riders or challenges from other factions.
3. The Elite vs. Swerve Strickland: Swerve’s attack on The Young Bucks signals an escalating feud, possibly leading to an Anarchy in the Arena match at Double or Nothing on May 25, 2025.
4. MJF and The Hurt Syndicate: MJF’s uneasy alliance with The Hurt Syndicate teeters on the edge, with Lashley’s reluctance suggesting a future betrayal or clash.
5. Collision Preview: Nick Wayne’s ROH title match and further Owen Hart Tournament action on April 17, 2025, will build on Dynamite’s momentum.
This historic episode, lauded as one of 2025’s best Dynamites, delivered unforgettable matches and storylines that will reverberate through AEW’s road to Double or Nothing.