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AEW Dynamite Live Results (08/20/2025)

  • Writer: Carlos Astorga
    Carlos Astorga
  • 5 days ago
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AEW Dynamite (August 20, 2025) — Results, Highlights & Storyline Analysis

Match Results Breakdown


  1. Hiroshi Tanahashi & JetSpeed (Mike Bailey & Kevin Knight) defeated The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli & Wheeler Yuta)

  2. FTR (Cash Wheeler & Dax Harwood) vs. Brodido (Brody King & Bandido) ended in a 30-minute time-limit draw

  3. Athena & Mercedes Mone defeated “Timeless” Toni Storm & Alex Windsor

  4. Promos & segments

  5. Main storyline developments

    • MJF, Ricochet & Gates of Agony kidnap Mark Briscoe: MJF escalates his feud with Hangman Page by chaining Briscoe to a chair and threatening to burn him unless Page agrees to a world title match where MJF can win via count-out or disqualification—plus, without using his Casino Gauntlet contract. Page reluctantly agrees, setting the stage for a twisted title match at Forbidden Door. Wikipedia+1Cageside Seats+2Wikipedia+2


    • Luchasaurus (Killswitch) return: Christian Cage and Adam Copeland interviewed by Tony Schiavone—when Nick Wayne is injured and can’t compete, Luchasaurus returns to replace him at Forbidden Door, injecting unpredictability into their tag-team storyline. Cageside Seats+2TheRingReport.com+2


Trivia & Tidbits

  • Oakland Hype in the UK: Dynamite was held at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow, marking AEW’s go-home show before Forbidden Door. It’s one of the few UK Dynamites of the year, bringing cross-promotional energy to the taping. Cageside Seats+15Cageside Seats+15Bleacher Report+15


  • Bryan Danielson joining commentary is a rare treat and adds a unique layer—his presence elevates both in-ring and broadcast credibility. Wikipedia+13SI+13Last Word On Sports+13


  • Time-limit draw implications: The FTR vs. Brodido result ingeniously creates a three-way tag match at Forbidden Door, a narrative twist born directly from match mechanics and tournament design. Cageside Seats+6Wikipedia+6SI+6


Storyline Progression & Analysis

Storyline

Development on Dynamite

Forward Momentum

Hangman Page vs. MJF

MJF’s hostage stunt raises the stakes dramatically; Page’s heroism now carries emotional weight.

Sets up a deeply personal, high-drama Forbidden Door World title match with extreme stipulations.

FTR vs. Brodido Tag Elimination

Time-limit draw transforms the tournament final into a triple threat tag match.

Creates fresh dynamics and unpredictability heading into title picture at Forbidden Door.

Athena vs. Toni Storm

Their tag match signals physical and competitive tension, previewing their upcoming title fight.

Builds intrigue for the Women’s World Championship showdown.

Ospreay vs. Moxley

Ospreay’s acknowledgment of risk and injury adds depth to his willingness to go all out.

Gamesmanship and stakes are high for their steel cage Lights Out match.

Christian & Cope’s tag team

Luchasaurus returns due to injury substitution, reestablishing alliances and reshaping the tag team match narrative.

Funky alignment and surprise return ramp up intrigue for their Forbidden Door tag bout.

Final Thoughts & Article Wrap-Up

AEW Dynamite on August 20, 2025 was a masterclass in go-home show storytelling—every match and promo piece primed the audience for Forbidden Door in London with layers of emotional investment, narrative escalation, and match implications.


The MJF–Hangman storyline took a twisted turn, injecting real danger and moral quandaries into their feud. Tag team brackets surprised fans with their evolving structure, while returns from Luchasaurus and guest commentary from Bryan Danielson gave the episode unique texture.

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