All Elite Wrestling (AEW) delivered an electrifying night of wrestling with its second annual Dynasty pay-per-view event on April 6, 2025, at the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
This marked AEW’s inaugural PPV in the state, and fans were treated to a series of thrilling matches, unexpected twists, and memorable moments.
Event Overview
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Date: Sunday, April 6, 2025
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Location: Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Start Time: 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT (Main Card); Zero Hour Pre-Show at 6:30 PM ET
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Broadcast: Available live on PPV via various platforms including Amazon Prime Video, TrillerTV, and traditional cable/satellite providers in the U.S., with international streaming options.
Zero Hour Pre-Show Results
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Trios Match
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Winners: Nick Wayne and CRU (Action Andretti and Lio Rush) (with Kip Sabian and Mother Wayne)
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Defeated: AR Fox and Top Flight (Dante Martin and Darius Martin) (with Leila Grey)
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Finish: Pinfall
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Match Duration: 11 minutes 15 seconds
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Highlights: A high-flying opener where Lio Rush secured the victory after a dazzling aerial sequence.
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Singles Match
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Winner: Anthony Bowens (with Billy Gunn)
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Defeated: Max Caster
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Finish: Pinfall
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Match Duration: 40 seconds
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Highlights: An unexpectedly quick match between The Acclaimed teammates, with Bowens catching Caster off-guard with a roll-up.
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Main Card Results
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Men’s Owen Hart Cup Tournament Quarterfinal Match
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Winner: Will Ospreay
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Defeated: Kevin Knight
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Finish: Pinfall
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Match Duration: 13 minutes 50 seconds
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Highlights: Ospreay’s technical prowess was on full display, finishing Knight with the Stormbreaker in a fast-paced bout.
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Tag Team Match for the AEW World Tag Team Championship
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Winners: The Hurt Syndicate (Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin) (c) (with MVP)
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Defeated: The Learning Tree (Big Bill and Bryan Keith)
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Finish: Pinfall
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Match Duration: 11 minutes
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Highlights: Lashley and Benjamin retained their titles with a dominant performance, culminating in Lashley’s Spear on Big Bill.
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Women’s Owen Hart Cup Tournament Quarterfinal Match
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Winner: Mercedes Moné
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Defeated: Julia Hart
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Finish: Pinfall
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Match Duration: 13 minutes
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Highlights: Moné’s experience overcame Hart’s aggression, ending with the Mone Maker to advance in the tournament.
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Trios Match for the AEW World Trios Championship
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Winners: Death Riders (Claudio Castagnoli, Pac, and Wheeler Yuta) (c)
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Defeated: Rated FTR (Adam Copeland, Cash Wheeler, and Dax Harwood)
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Finish: Pinfall
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Match Duration: 14 minutes 45 seconds
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Highlights: A hard-hitting affair saw the Death Riders retain after Pac’s Black Arrow on Cash Wheeler.
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Singles Match for the AEW Women’s World Championship
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Winner: “Timeless” Toni Storm (c) (with Luther)
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Defeated: Megan Bayne (with Penelope Ford)
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Finish: Pinfall
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Match Duration: 15 minutes 25 seconds
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Highlights: Storm’s resilience outlasted Bayne’s power, retaining with a Storm Zero after a dramatic near-fall sequence.
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Men’s Owen Hart Cup Tournament Quarterfinal Match
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Winner: Kyle Fletcher (with Don Callis)
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Defeated: Mark Briscoe
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Finish: Pinfall
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Match Duration: 16 minutes 15 seconds
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Highlights: Fletcher’s cunning, aided by Callis’ interference, overcame Briscoe’s brawling style, ending with a brainbuster.
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Title vs. Mask Match for the ROH World Championship
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Winner: Bandido (mask)
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Defeated: Chris Jericho (title)
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Finish: Pinfall
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Match Duration: 18 minutes 15 seconds
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Highlights: Bandido dethroned Jericho in an emotional rollercoaster, saving his mask and winning the ROH title with a 21-Plex.
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Singles Match for the AEW TNT Championship
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Winner: Adam Cole
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Defeated: Daniel Garcia (c)
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Finish: Pinfall
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Match Duration: 15 minutes 35 seconds
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Highlights: With no time limit and outside interference banned, Cole outwrestled Garcia, capturing the TNT Championship with The Boom.
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Three-Way Match for the AEW International Championship
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Winner: Kenny Omega (c)
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Defeated: Ricochet and “Speedball” Mike Bailey
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Finish: Pinfall
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Match Duration: 31 minutes
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Highlights: A breathtaking showcase of athleticism ended with Omega pinning Ricochet after a One-Winged Angel.
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Singles Match for the AEW World Championship
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Winner: Jon Moxley (c) (with Marina Shafir)
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Defeated: Swerve Strickland (with Prince Nana)
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Finish: Pinfall
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Match Duration: 31 minutes 35 seconds
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Highlights: The main event lived up to its billing, with Moxley retaining after a brutal Paradigm Shift, fending off Strickland’s relentless comeback.
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Event Highlights and Notable Moments
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The Young Bucks’ Return: The event concluded with a shocking return of The Young Bucks, who interfered in the main event, costing Swerve Strickland his opportunity at the AEW World Championship.
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FTR’s Betrayal: Post-match tensions escalated when FTR turned on their partner Adam Copeland, adding a new layer of intrigue to the tag team division.
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Owen Hart Cup Progression: The quarterfinal matches set the stage for the next rounds, with standout performances from both the men’s and women’s divisions.
AEW Dynasty (2025) delivered a night of unforgettable action, solidifying its place as a must-watch event in the wrestling calendar.