On the final stop before All In London, the energetic crowd in Glasgow was treated to a high-stakes edition of Dynamite. From fiery promos setting up world title collisions to brutal semifinal bouts in the Continental Challenge Cup, here is the complete breakdown of everything that transpired.
Ospreay Sets His Sights on Kenny Omega
The broadcast kicked off with Will Ospreay making a high-energy entrance to a thunderous reception from the UK crowd.
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Reflecting on the Path: Ospreay looked back at his journey over the past year, recalling his recovery from surgery and his early days wrestling on “beams and boards” across the British independent circuit to prove the UK produces the world’s finest talent.
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Personal Vendetta: While Ospreay maintained professional respect for AEW World Champion Kenny Omega, he declared that respect evaporated the moment Omega brought his son into the equation.
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The Promise: Fired up by the supportive crowd, Ospreay issued a stern warning: Omega has crossed the line by coming after a father. He vowed to bring the World Championship home at Wembley and prove to his son that ordinary people can accomplish extraordinary things.
Match 1: AEW Continental Challenge Cup Semifinals
Jon Moxley vs. Claudio Castagnoli
The Death Riders put their camaraderie aside as AEW Continental Champion Jon Moxley took on teammate Claudio Castagnoli with a spot in the finals on the line.
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Physical Grappling: The match opened with a test of strength, where Castagnoli’s raw power yielded early pin attempts. The action quickly spilled to the outside, where Castagnoli executed a brutal giant swing into the steel barricade.
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Trading Momentum: Claudio fought through a lingering shoulder injury, landing uppercuts and setting up the Neutralizer. Moxley responded with a Paradigm Shift counter and a Death Rider DDT for a close two-count.
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The Finish: After Claudio survived multiple pinfall attempts and searched for the Sharpshooter, Moxley locked in his signature Bulldog Choke. Unable to escape the hold, Castagnoli yielded, forcing the referee to call for the bell.
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Winner (Advancing to Finals): Jon Moxley via submission.
Match 2: Six-Man Tag Team Action
Adam Copeland & The Young Bucks vs. Don Callis Family (Rocky Romero, Jake Doyle & Brian Cage)
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Controlled Chaos: The Young Bucks utilized double-team maneuvers early on to counter the sheer size of Brian Cage and Jake Doyle.
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High-Impact Finish: Late in the match, Rocky Romero attempted to strike a pose in the corner, opening himself up to a double superkick from the Bucks. Adam Copeland immediately followed up with a crushing Spear to secure the pinfall.
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Winners: Adam Copeland & The Young Bucks via pinfall.
Post-Match Aftermath: Christian Cage appeared on the entrance stage to mock The Elite. When he entered the ring, Cage delivered a low blow to Matt Jackson. Nick Jackson retaliated with a superkick on Christian, only for Copeland to turn the tables by flattening Nick with a Spear.
Backstage Confrontations & Ring Segments
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Moné Strikes Again: TBS Champion Willow Nightingale was ambushed backstage once more by Mercedes Moné, who promised to strip Nightingale of her championship at All In.
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MJF & Andrade El Idolo: MJF took to the ring to draw heavy heat from the Scottish audience while insulting Andrade El Idolo. Before MJF could finish his rant, Andrade emerged from the crowd to launch a surprise attack, forcing MJF to retreat up the ramp.
Match 3: AEW Continental Challenge Cup Semifinals
Kyle O’Reilly vs. Nigel McGuinness
Nigel McGuinness received a massive ovation as he stepped into the ring to face Kyle O’Reilly in a pure technical wrestling showcase.
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Targeted Offense: OReilly focused his attack on McGuinness’s previously injured ankle. In response, McGuinness targeted the area around O’Reilly’s eye, leading to visible swelling.
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Submissions and Counters: O’Reilly attempted to control the pace with leg locks and strikes, but McGuinness countered every strategy with veteran expertise.
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The Finish: After trading heavy lariats, McGuinness managed to trap O’Reilly in the London Dungeon. With no path to escape, O’Reilly was forced to tap out.
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Winner (Advancing to Finals): Nigel McGuinness via submission.
Match 4: Six-Woman Tag Team Match
Maya World & The Brawling Birds vs. Divine Dominion & Persephone
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Dominant Display: Megan Bayne used her power advantage early on, tossing TBS Champion Maya World around with a belly-to-belly suplex.
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Chaos Outside: As the match broke down, Alex Windsor and Jamie Hayter neutralized the AEW Women’s World Tag Team Champions on the outside, sparking a brawl up the ramp.
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The Finish: Left isolated in the ring, Persephone avoided a springboard maneuver from Maya World, planted her into the canvas, and executed a top-rope Frog Splash for the victory.
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Winners: Divine Dominion & Persephone via pinfall.
Main Event
Swerve Strickland vs. “Jungle” Jack Perry
The main event brought high intensity as former World Champion Swerve Strickland took on “Jungle” Jack Perry.
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Back-and-Forth Battle: Swerve controlled the early goings, taunting Perry throughout the match. However, Perry quickly shifted the momentum with a series of dives outside the ring and a DDT for a near-fall.
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Near-Falls: Perry attempted to turn the tide by locking in the Snare Trap, but Swerve managed to roll through. After dodging a knee strike, Swerve connected with a House Call.
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The Finish: Perry attempted to counter out of a power move, but Swerve planted him with Big Pressure to seal the victory.
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Winner: Swerve Strickland via pinfall.
After the Match: Displaying mutual respect following a hard-fought contest, Swerve offered a hand to help Perry up. The show concluded with a video package highlighting the upcoming World Championship clash between Kenny Omega and Will Ospreay at Wembley Stadium.
Results Summary:
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Jon Moxley def. Claudio Castagnoli (Continental Challenge Cup Semifinal)
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Adam Copeland & The Young Bucks def. Don Callis Family
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Nigel McGuinness def. Kyle O’Reilly (Continental Challenge Cup Semifinal)
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Divine Dominion & Persephone def. Maya World & The Brawling Birds
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Swerve Strickland def. Jack Perry
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