AEW Dynamite Results (April 1, 2026): Chris Jericho Returns and Dynasty Contract Signed

Chris Jericho returned to All Elite Wrestling on April 1, 2026, during a broadcast of AEW Dynamite staged at the Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The appearance marked the first time the nine-time world champion had been seen on AEW programming in nearly a year, ending a period of absence that had fueled various industry rumors.

The return occurred at the beginning of the event, interrupting a scheduled contract signing. As Tony Schiavone entered the ring to introduce the participants, the entrance ramp pyro began to malfunction. The interruption was followed by the sound of Jericho’s theme song, Judas, as he made his way to the ring. Upon arriving, Jericho addressed the local crowd, stating, Winnipeg! I’m home.

Dynasty Build-up and World Championship Contract Signing

The April 1, 2026, episode focused heavily on the preparations for the upcoming AEW Dynasty event, which is scheduled for April 12, 2026, in Vancouver. A primary segment of the evening was the official contract signing for the AEW World Championship Match between the current champion, MJF, and Kenny Omega.

Following the signing, a war of words between MJF and Omega nearly became physical. The tension led to an intervention by Speedball Mike Bailey, who stepped between the two competitors. This confrontation served as the catalyst for the night’s main event, a Championship Eliminator Match.

In the main event, MJF defended his position by defeating the AEW World Trios Champion, Speedball Mike Bailey. Reporting indicates that MJF secured the victory without using any shenanigans, maintaining his momentum heading into the title defense against Omega on April 12.

Additional Match Results

The broadcast featured several other high-profile matchups, including two six-person tag team contests. Kenny Omega teamed with Brody King and the AEW National Champion, Jungle Jack Perry, to secure a victory over The Demand, a team composed of Ricochet, Bishop Kaun, and Toa Liona.

In the women’s division, Mina Shirakawa teamed with the Brawling Birds, consisting of Jamie Hayter and Alex Windsor. The trio defeated the Triangle of Madness, which included the AEW Women’s World Champion Thekla, Skye Blue, and Julia Hart.

In singles competition, Will Ospreay defeated PAC of the Death Riders. However, the victory was followed by a backstage physical altercation in which Ospreay attacked Jon Moxley.

Other Key Developments

Beyond the match results, several other storylines progressed during the April 1 broadcast. TBS Champion Willow Nightingale appeared to issue an open challenge for the upcoming episode of Collision.

The broadcast also highlighted the ongoing pursuit of FTR by Adam Copeland and Christian Cage. Darby Allin appeared to call out MJF during the event.

The event was broadcast live on TBS and HBO Max. While Chris Jericho’s return was the primary surprise of the evening, his specific goals and future direction within the company remain unclear following his return to the active roster.