AEW Dynamite (01/21/2026) Results

Live from Addition Financial Arena – Orlando, Florida

A stacked Dynamite delivered big title chases, rivalry heat, and momentum builders as the road to future AEW events continues! Here’s a full breakdown of the matches, outcomes, and storyline implications from tonight’s broadcast.

Opening Segment: MJF Confronts Brody King

World Champion MJF opened the show with his trademark arrogance, boasting about being the best in the world — and daring challengers to prove it. Brody King interrupted, demanding a title shot tonight after last week’s chaos.

MJF refused, claiming King hasn’t beaten “elite” competition yet, and teasing trouble for anyone who steps to him without credentials. This fuels King’s pursuit of a future title opportunity and keeps fans invested in his rise.

Match 1 — Samoa Joe vs. “Speedball” Mike Bailey

Winner: Samoa Joe (pinfall)

A hard-hitting clash kicked off Dynamite. Mike Bailey showcased his athletic offense and high-risk strikes early, but Samoa Joe’s methodical power and The Opps’ interference eventually swung momentum in his favor.

Storyline Impact:

Joe continues his relentless pursuit of relevance after falling out of world title contention. This win puts him back in the conversation with big-name singles victories, and the dominance displayed hints AEW might target him in mid-card title contention soon.

Trivia:

Bailey and Joe have a mutual respect in real life for their work rate — making this bout a treat for fans who appreciate technical striking before the story shifted to physical control.

Match 2 — Street Fight: Death Riders vs. Don Callis Family

Winners: The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Wheeler Yuta & Daniel Garcia)

Method: Submission (Romero passed out to Garcia’s Dragon Tamer)

Chaos from bell to bell! This hardcore Street Fight brought weapons, tables, and near falls before The Death Riders ultimately secured the submission win in a gritty finale.

Storyline Impact:

The Death Riders continue their assault on the Don Callis Family’s dominance, adding fuel to a long-term faction war. Moxley’s post-match call-out to Don Callis adds heat leading into future collisions between these veterans and Callis’s group.

Trivia:

Jon Moxley’s usage of a table with barbed wire and glass is reminiscent of his earlier hardcore legendary LA Park encounters, echoing the style that made him a hardcore icon.

Match 3 — FTR vs. Alec Price & Jordan Oliver

Winners: FTR (Cash Wheeler & Dax “The Axe” Harwood)

FTR made quick work of the up-and-coming duo, demonstrating textbook tag team fundamentals and showing why they remain one of AEW’s most respected teams.

Storyline Impact:

This win reinforces FTR’s veteran status and keeps them firmly in contention for tag gold while helping elevate Price & Oliver by giving them TV time against elite talent.

Match 4 — Kenny Omega vs. Josh Alexander

Winner: Kenny Omega (pinfall)

Two of AEW’s best clashed in a technical and emotionally charged matchup. Omega’s resilience and veteran savvy earned him a definitive victory over a tough Alexander.

Storyline Impact:

With Omega on the rise after his first singles win back since last year’s difficult stretch, he’s staking a claim toward another shot at MJF’s AEW World Championship. MJF was shown watching backstage, clearly taking note — setting up a simmering future feud.

Breaking News:

Post-match, Omega revealed he recently performed motion capture for Street Fighter 6 DLC as the character Alex — a fun crossover tying video game culture and wrestling.

Match 5 — Megan Bayne & Penelope Ford vs. Timeless Love Bombs

Winners: Megan Bayne & Penelope Ford (pinfall)

A competitive women’s tag match that saw Bayne & Ford capitalize on sustained teamwork and opportunistic strikes to outlast Toni Storm & Mina Shirakawa.

Storyline Impact:

This result gives momentum to Bayne & Ford as a solid pairing, while Storm & Shirakawa may pivot toward fresh rivalries or build toward title contention in singles competition.

Main Event — Swerve Strickland vs. Kevin Knight

Winner: Swerve Strickland (pinfall)

In a fast-paced main event, Swerve overcame Knight in a physical battle filled with counters and near falls. Strickland’s high-impact offense earned him the victory.

Storyline Impact:

Swerve continues trying to assert himself as the top contender to MJF’s title. Knight’s impressive showing highlights his emergence as a star, whether as a future singles contender or Swerve’s key rival. MJF watching from the crowd amps anticipation for his next move.

Overall Takeaways & Key Storylines

MJF’s Reign Is Being Challenged: Tonight’s encounters, especially Omega’s and Swerve’s wins, position both as viable future challengers to the AEW World Championship.

Faction Warfare Heating Up: The Death Riders vs. Don Callis Family feud shows no signs of cooling — expect more violence in the weeks ahead.

Rising Stars Get TV Time: Kevin Knight, Alec Price, and Jordan Oliver all showed promise, even in defeat.

Bonus Breaking News from AEW World

Street Fighter Cross-Promo: Kenny Omega’s real-world involvement with Street Fighter 6 DLC ties AEW deeper into mainstream pop culture.

AEW Collision Changes: AEW has canceled this Saturday’s live Collision taping due to weather issues and rescheduled matches, affecting title plans across brands.

Former WWE Star in AEW Rings: Ex-WWE King of the Ring Baron Corbin, now Bishop Dyer, appeared in a pre-show tag, hinting at future AEW appearances.

Final Notes

Tonight’s AEW Dynamite advanced multiple storylines heading into Collision, Rampage, and upcoming AEW pay-per-views. With momentum building for both veterans and young stars, Dynamite continues to set the bar for weekly wrestling content in 2026.