SACRAMENTO, CA – AEW Dynamite delivered a compelling night of action from the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium on , setting the stage for the upcoming Revolution pay-per-view. The event featured a heated clash between Kenny Omega and Swerve Strickland, a tense face-to-face between MJF and Hangman Adam Page, and the debut of The Brawling Birds.
The main event saw former AEW World Champion Kenny Omega return to singles competition against Swerve Strickland. The rivalry, initially sparked by both men’s ambitions to reclaim the AEW World Championship, has escalated into a personal feud, culminating in a physical confrontation the previous week where Strickland speared Omega through a table. While detailed results of the match itself are pending, the build-up and intensity suggest a hard-fought contest.
Adding further intrigue to the night was the highly anticipated meeting between current AEW World Champion MJF and his Revolution challenger, Hangman Adam Page. Page has been building momentum with recent victories over Mark Davis, Bryan Keith, and Katsuyori Shibata, punctuated by a win against Andrade El Idolo at AEW Grand Slam: Australia, securing his title shot. The face-to-face encounter promised a verbal exchange ahead of their championship bout on .
In other action, The Brawling Birds, comprised of Jamie Hayter and Alex Windsor, made their debut as a tag team following their victory over Charli Evans and Kyla Knight at AEW House Rules: Australia. Their debut adds another dimension to the AEW women’s division.
The show opened with an interview segment featuring Renee Paquette and Orange Cassidy. Cassidy announced Tomohiro Ishii as his tag team partner for an upcoming match against Gabe Kidd and Clark Connors, replacing the previously scheduled Roderick Strong. This strategic shift indicates Cassidy’s intent to bolster his team’s strength against a formidable opponent.
A Continental Championship Eliminator match between Jon Moxley and Mark Davis also took place. The match began with a lock-up and a series of submission attempts from both competitors. Davis gained an advantage with a standing splash and targeted Moxley with forearms and chops. Moxley responded with a tope suicida, taking the fight to the outside. The physicality of the match escalated as Moxley bit Davis’ hand and stomped on it on the ring steps, demonstrating his willingness to employ any means necessary to retain his title.
The night’s events clearly signal a focused push towards AEW Revolution. The confrontations and matches served to heighten the stakes and build anticipation for the upcoming pay-per-view. The dynamic between Omega and Strickland, the championship rivalry between MJF and Page, and the emergence of new tag teams like The Brawling Birds all contribute to a compelling narrative heading into Revolution.
The Continental Championship Eliminator match between Moxley and Davis underscored the brutal and competitive nature of AEW’s mid-card scene. Moxley’s aggressive tactics highlight his determination to remain a dominant force in the division. The absence of Don Callis from ringside during Davis’ entrance is a notable detail, potentially hinting at internal dynamics within The Don Callis Family.
With Revolution less than a month away, AEW Dynamite successfully delivered a night of compelling action and storyline development. The show effectively built anticipation for the upcoming pay-per-view, leaving fans eager to see how these rivalries will unfold on the grandest stage.
