AEW Dynamite Preview – Wednesday, August 28, 2025: The Fallout Ignites

Get ready for a Dynamite like no other—Wednesday, August 28 will be all about the fallout from AEW x NJPW: Forbidden Door 2025. Titles changed hands, legacies were shaped, and rivalries reignited in the steel cage—and now, the consequences unfold live. From Hangman Page, Kazuchika Okada, and Toni Storm grabbing gold, to Brodido's tag team explosion, Wardlow’s shocking return, and the emotional fallout of the Golden Lovers’ triumph—tomorrow’s show promises to continue the energy, reveal where every fractured alliance stands, and push AEW’s storylines into high gear.

Match Card (No official listings found yet for August 28)

Storyline Arcs & Forbidden Door Fallout

1. Global Supremacy Continues

Adam Page retained the AEW World Championship against MJF at Forbidden Door. Expect Page to either appear, wave the title, or be confronted—possibly by MJF, whose briefcase remains a talking point.

Kazuchika Okada retained the Unified Championship (merging Continental and International titles) versus Swerve Strickland. Swerve may reassert his challenge or seek a rematch across AEW programming.

Toni Storm successfully defended the Women’s World Championship against Athena. Athena might invoke her contract clause for a rematch—or be targeted by other emerging contenders.

2. Title Shuffle & Tag Team Tensions

Brodido (Brody King & Bandido) captured the AEW World Tag Team Titles from The Hurt Syndicate and FTR in a Three‑Way match. Dynamite is likely to reflect on the tag division’s new champions, possible rematches, or new challenges.

3. TNT & TBS Title Trajectories

Kyle Fletcher retained the TNT Championship over Hiromu Takahashi. We might see Fletcher address his reign or be confronted with fresh challengers.

Mercedes Moné continues her reign as TBS Champion, following the multi-woman match at Forbidden Door that included representatives from AEW, CMLL (Persephone), and Stardom (Bozilla). Tomorrow's show could feature fallout from that match or tease future challengers.

4. Blood-Pumping Main Event Legacy

The chaotic Lights Out Steel Cage match—where Darby Allin, Hiroshi Tanahashi, Will Ospreay, and the Golden Lovers toppled Death Riders, Young Bucks, and Gabe Kidd—was the PPV's final stunner. The emotional and narrative threads from that brawl—especially with Ospreay’s return and Tanahashi’s UK farewell—are ripe for follow-up.

5. Surprises & The Don Callis Family

Wardlow made his long‑anticipated return at Forbidden Door, aligning with the Don Callis Family by attacking Swerve Strickland and Prince Nana. Expect him to feature on Dynamite, cementing his place in the Family and possibly targeting new foes.

The Don Callis Family is globally positioned, with members like Okada, Kyle Fletcher, and others already developing dominant roles. Dynamite could feature internal power plays or external threats.

Must-Know Trivia & Feature Notes

Record Setter: Forbidden Door 2025 was the first AEW premium live event held outside North America and set a new attendance record at London’s O2 Arena with 18,992 fans.

Golden Lovers Reunion: Since reuniting, Kenny Omega and Kota Ibushi have been central in major matches, including the recent Lights Out victory.

Historic Conditions: The three-way tag match for the AEW Tag Team Titles at Forbidden Door arose from a 30-minute time-limit draw between Brodido and FTR during Dynamite’s eliminator tournament.

Special Guests: Hiroshi Tanahashi’s match at Forbidden Door was slated as his final UK appearance.