It was April Fools Day, but there were no jokes told at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, for this week’s AEW Dynamite. Live on TBS, we got the contract signing for April 12th AEW‘s Dynasty main event between AEW World Champion Maxwell Jacob Friedman (MJF) and The Best Bout Machine, Kenny Omega. The hometown hero was also in trios action with Brody King and National Champion Jack Perry versus The Demand. Did we finally find out who attacked “Timeless” Toni Storm? Did Will Ospreay take out “The Bastard” PAC? With the stacked card and more surprises, AEW delivered in the build-up to one of its biggest PPVs of the year.
CHAOS TO START DYNAMITE IN WINNIPEG, CANADA!!!
The DEMO GOD IS BACK! Chris Jericho made his long-awaited return to AEW after months of suspense and doubt about his status. After a thunderous reaction from the crowd, he left us with this: “I’m Home.”
After “Judas” hit and the fans showed their appreciation to Le Champion, Jericho, the cameras shifted backstage, where Ospreay and half of the Death Riders were seen going at it. The Aerial Assassin got the upper hand this time, leaving Jon Moxley, Wheeler Yuta, and Marina Shafir in shock.
DYNASTY AEW CHAMPIONSHIP CONTRACT SIGNING
The attention finally returned to the ring for the contract signing we expected to start the show. In a high-tension contract signing for AEW Dynasty, Kenny Omega and MJF traded personal insults that would set any normal person off. After Omega silenced the champion with a demand for respect in both English and French, he dismissed MJF’s self-proclaimed “Devil” persona as nothing more than a mirror-rehearsed alter ego made to cover his insecurities. MJF shot back by bringing up Omega’s real-life battle with diverticulitis, describing his intestines as a “ticking time bomb” ready to explode. “Speedball” Mike Bailey had to intervene before Omega lost his championship opportunity by punching MJF. Speedball reminded MJF that AEW would not exist without Omega’s contributions. The segment reached a climax as Omega mocked MJF’s “missing balls.” This led to a main event match between the self-proclaimed “American Hero” MJF and Mike Bailey.
KENNY OMEGA, BRODY KING, AND JACK PERRY VS. THE DEMAND (RICOCHET, BISHOP KAUN & TOA LIONA
The match kicked off with a technical beauty between Kaun and Omega, but the atmosphere quickly turned violent after Ricochet delivered a cheap shot from the apron. As the action spilled to the floor, Jack Perry cleaned house with a spectacular moonsault before a chaotic brawl erupted inside the ring. The babyface trio eventually gained control with a synchronized triple suplex, but just as Perry looked to capitalize, Bishop made a blind tag, and Liona turned Jack Perry inside out.
Returning from the break, Perry found himself trapped on the wrong side of the ring as The Demand methodically dismantles him. The tide finally turned when Omega and Brody King stormed the ring, unleashing Dragon Suplex after Dragon Suplex and heavy-hitting strikes that left the canvas rocking. In a breathtaking sequence of high-flying insanity, Ricochet wiped out the entire babyface trio with consecutive dives. Brody King answers back by launching Toa Liona through the timekeeper’s barricade. After Ricochet missed a 450 splash, Omega seized the opening with a devastating V-Trigger and finally put the match to bed by hoisting Bishop into the One-Winged Angel for the three-count.
Winners: Kenny Omega, Brody King, and AEW National Champion Jack Perry
WHOSE NEXT ?!
Willow Nightingale delivered a passionate backstage promo, vowing to get back on the winning track. She referred to herself as “The Face of TBS,” but says she wants more. After issuing an open challenge on a special edition of Collision, she wants to be seen as the face of TNT too. Who will be next on the list for Nightingale?
RENE CATCHES UP WITH THE TWO GRUMPY VETS
Cope and “Father of the Year” Cage walked into the arena in a fashion only they can. Christian, being a dedicated grumpy dad for all, immediately raised a steel chair over an unaware Renee Paquette, forcing Adam to jump in to explain that the interviewer is, in fact, not an active problem. Christian drops the chair with the ultimate “fine, whatever” pout and stomps off, leaving Copeland to rush after him like a stressed-out babysitter. After the break, the pursuit of FTR continued as they bumped into Roppongi Vice for what started as a casual chat and ended roughly three seconds later with Trent and Rocky being beaten down by the grumpy old vets, Cope and Cage.
PAC vs. WILL OSPREAY
The tension between PAC and Ospreay was violent before the opening bell even rang. “The Bastard” ambushed Ospreay during his entrance with a nasty brainbuster on the concrete ramp. Despite medical staff pleading with Ospreay to forget about the match, the “Aerial Assassin” displayed his trademark defiance by crawling to the ring to officially start the contest. PAC immediately capitalized on the injury, relentlessly targeting Ospreay’s neck area with stiff boots and a series of high-impact moves that kept the challenger grounded at the start of the match.
The match evolved into a display of resilience and high-stakes athleticism (what happened to that new conservative style he was supposed to adopt?) as Ospreay began his comeback, countering a DDT into a brainbuster of his own before narrowly missing a 450 splash. The technical brutality peaked when PAC locked in the Brutalizer, forcing Ospreay to use his own neck as a post just to crawl toward the ropes. In the final moments, after surviving a Black Arrow and a second reinforced Brutalizer, Ospreay appeared to be fading; however, as PAC attempted to center him in the ring for the kill, Ospreay used PAC’s own momentum to bridge into a lightning-fast pinning combination. Match of the Year? Maybe so!
The post-match celebration was short-lived as PAC immediately resumed his assault on a vulnerable Ospreay. The situation turned worse when the Death Riders—Daniel Garcia, Wheeler Yuta, Claudio Castagnoli, Marina Shafir, and Jon Moxley—swarmed the ring, with Castagnoli threatening a career-ending maneuver with the chair to Ospreay’s neck. Moxley intervened, opting for psychological warfare over physical permanent damage. He leaned over the fallen victor to deliver a chilling message, advising Ospreay to “use his head or lose it” before clarifying that while the attack was not personal yet, Ospreay would be wise not to make it so. The faction eventually retreated, leaving a broken Ospreay face down on the canvas with his neck still within the steel chair.
Winner: Will Ospreay
Brawling Birds (Alex Windsor & Jamie Hayter) & Mina Shirakawa vs. Triangle of Madness (Julia Hart, Skye Blue, & Thekla)
The AEW Women’s World Tag Championship picture intensified as the Brawling Birds (Jamie Hayter & Alex Windsor) and Mina Shirakawa squared off against the formidable Triangle of Madness (Thekla, Skye Blue & Julia Hart). The contest began with a high-speed technical exchange between Shirakawa and Thekla, but momentum shifted when Skye Blue entered, using a series of mat slams and corner attacks to gain the upper hand.
The closing moments saw a frantic breakdown, highlighted by Thekla attempting to introduce brass knuckles. However, Jamie Hayter’s championship instincts took over; she countered the loaded punch with a devastating headbutt, setting the stage for the Birds of Prey to land their “Two Birds, One Stone” finishing sequence. Hayterade by Jamie Hayter on Julia Hart for the win!
Winners: Brawling Birds and Mina Shirakawa
DARBY ALLIN HAS HIS EYES ON GOLD STILL
In a segment loaded with championship implications, Darby Allin called out MJF, stressing that he will keep his “foot on the throttle” until he either sees God or captures the AEW Men’s World Title. Rather than the “Devil” himself, Don Callis emerged with his Family by his side. Callis, Andrade El Idolo, Lance Archer, El Clon, and Hechicero stood tall and delivered a message via MJF: “MJF has authorized a World Title shot for Allin if he can defeat the Family’s hand-picked wrestler.”
This wrestler turned out to be Andrade, who seemed visibly confused and upset. The situation quickly turned into chaos when Lance Archer’s attempt to ambush Allin was ended by a skateboard strike, leading to the unexpected arrival of Brody King and Jack Perry. The tension got even hotter with a three-way staredown inside the ring, only for Omega to make his presence felt, sharing a significant moment with Allin.
AMERICA VS CANADA PART 3
In a clash of styles that saw Kenny Omega observing from the commentary desk, MJF and “Speedball” Mike Bailey got physical before the opening bell. Following a pre-match cheap shot from the champion, the contest quickly evolved into a fight, not a wrestling match. Bailey utilized his world-class striking and agility to knock the American Hero off guard. However, MJF remained relentless in his psychological warfare, mocking Bailey’s martial arts background and repeatedly retreating to the floor to trade words with Omega.
The closing stretch displayed a true wrestling clinic by both men. The drama peaked when Bailey successfully landed his Ultima Weapon, only for the champion to narrowly save his title by reaching the ropes. MJF capitalized on a missed Ultima Weapon with a Tombstone Piledriver onto the ring apron. With Bailey damn near unconscious, the champion dragged his opponent back inside after giving a “God bless America,” and delivered the Heatseeker to secure the hard-fought win.
The celebration turned violent when MJF assaulted Mike Bailey with a couple of rights to the face. That prompted Omega to intervene from ringside. The champion ran to the stage and raised the strap while trading more words with the number one contender. Omega and referee Bryce Remsburg assisted a battered Bailey to his feet. In a show of mutual respect, Omega raised Bailey’s hand to the crowd.
Winner: AEW World Champion MJF
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