AEW Dynamite (September 3, 2025) – Full Recap

Opening Segment: Gabe Kidd vs. Darby Allin (Brawl & Abduction)

The episode opened with Gabe Kidd demanding Darby Allin appear. Allin responded by sliding into the ring and biting Kidd's face while trapping his arm in the ring post.

Kidd fought back, sending Allin into the steel steps, only for Allin to rebound with a Coffin Drop off the top rope.

Chaos ensued: Wheeler Yuta attempted to intervene but Allin fended him off, later retrieving a skateboard with thumbtacks to attack both Kidd and Yuta ringside. Finally, Allin drugged Kidd with a chemical‑soaked cloth backstage, stuffed him in a body bag, and abducted him in a pickup.

This brutal opening heightened the simmering tension between Allin and Moxley’s faction, leaving a gripping tease for their potential clash at All Out.

Match 1: AEW TBS Championship — Mercedes Moné (c) vs. Alex Windsor

A fiery, back-and-forth contest with both women trading impactful offense.

Windsor nearly secured victory by applying a submission outside the ring—but, under traditional rules, pinfalls or submissions don’t count there.

Back in the ring, Moné reversed a Windsor move into a surprise roll‑up pin to retain the title.

Post-match, Windsor offered a handshake. Instead of respect, Moné responded by giving her a mocking middle finger and attacked. That provoked the return of Riho, marking her AEW return—the first since July (and only her second since March)—to rescue Windsor and potentially set up a TBS title match at All Out.

Storyline Impact: This segment not only preserved Moné’s reign but also elevated Riho’s return as a major storyline catalyst heading into the fall.

In-Ring Segment: Mark Briscoe vs. Lance Archer

Briscoe cut a promo, only to be interrupted by Don Callis, who named Takeshita as Briscoe’s next challenger on Collision, before sending Lance Archer out for an impromptu match.

In the ensuing bout, Mark Briscoe secured the win over Archer.

Storyline Note: This builds momentum for Briscoe heading into Collision, while underlining Don Callis Family's influence and scheming.

Match 2: AEW World Tag Team Championship — Brodido (c) vs. Death Riders

Brody King and Bandido defended against Claudio Castagnoli and Wheeler Yuta.

Early on, Yuta targeted Bandido’s arm, only for Bandido to rally with a headscissors and a powerful suplex.

The match spilled outside at one point before returning to the ring, where Brodido retained the titles.

Late in the match, Moxley and Marina Shafir interfered on behalf of the Death Riders, but Darby Allin returned to even the odds, attacking Moxley. This allowed Brodido to secure the victory.

Storyline Impact: Allin again disrupted Moxley’s faction, reinforcing ongoing friction and teasing further conflict ahead of All Out.

Main Event: All-Star 8-Man Tag — Hangman Page, Kenny Omega & JetSpeed vs. Don Callis Family & The Young Bucks

A high-energy, star-studded match to cap the show.

Hangman Page started strong against Josh Alexander; Kyle Fletcher pulled a cheap shot on Page later.

Hangman Page hit Fletcher with a pop‑up powerbomb. Throughout, both sides put on explosive tag sequences, including missile dropkicks, attempted frog splashes, and high-flying spots involving JetSpeed and The Young Bucks.

Eventually, Kyle Fletcher, Josh Alexander, Nick & Matt Jackson (The Young Bucks) prevailed in this grueling 22-minute main event.

Storyline Impact: This action-packed showdown showcased current star power, escalated the Callis Family’s prominence, and left the audience buzzing heading toward All Out.

Backstage Segment: Hurt Syndicate vs. Ricochet & GOA

A tense backstage confrontation occurred when Ricochet and Gates of Agony issued a demand for a trios match at All Out.

MVP, flanked by Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin (The Hurt Syndicate), accepted the challenge, announcing his return to in-ring action—only the second such in AEW.

Storyline Impact: That match instantly became one of the hottest additions to the All Out card, especially spotlighting MVP’s rare active role.

Final Thoughts

AEW Dynamite on September 3, 2025, delivered a compelling mix of action, drama, and storyline advancement. From Darby Allin’s unsettling abduction of Gabe Kidd to the emotional return of Riho and the explosive multi-man tag, each segment furthered key storylines heading into All Out (September 20). With title challenges, faction showdowns, and surprises, tonight’s episode solidified momentum for AEW’s fall narrative—a must-watch for fans and a rich foundation for your next article.