On Monday, AEW organized its first AEW Dynasty PPV with a stacked card. The night was widely praised by pro wrestling fans, and veterans due to the outstanding performance of the AEW Superstars.
Multiable new champions were crowned, mainly Swerve Strickland became the new AEW World Champion. The 33-year-old star, who is one of the hottest names in the promotion, is the first African-American athlete to capture the title and the 8th AEW Superstar to hold the title, joining MJF, Jon Moxley, Chris Jericho, Kenny Omega, Adam Page, CM Punk, and Samoa Joe.
Various fans recalled Cody Rhodes victory with the WWE title after defeating Roman Reings at WrestleMania 40 early this month, and the victory of Strickland as both stars faced each other in the first ever Defy main event in 2017.
Crazy to think that just over 7 years ago @defyNW had their first show and the first main event was @CodyRhodes vs @swerveconfident Here we are now Cody is the undisputed champ and Swerve is gonna become the AEW world champ tonight. Two stories coming full circle pic.twitter.com/nVKKrn83kO
The New Elite members also triumphed in the event as Okada retained his Continental title after defeating PAC, and the Young Bucks became 3X AEW World Tag Team champions after defeating FTR in a ladder match. The EVPs captured the title after the interference of the top trending Jack Perry who made his return from NJPW. Perry received huge cheers from the crowd.
Bullet Club Gold became the first ever Undisputed AEW Trios & ROH 6-Man Tag Team Champions after defeating the Acclaimed in Winners Take All match.
Willow Nightingale defeated Julia Hard to capture the TBS title, after that she was confronted by Merceder Mone. Nightingale will face Mone in Double or Nothing next month. This match will be the first for Mone after signing with AEW.
Chris Jericho pinned Hook to capture the FTW title in a disappointing match. The fans booed Jerich during the match, calling him to retire.
Ospreay and Danielson stole the spotlight of the night after delivering an unforgettable match with epic reactions and interactions from the crowds.
Toni Storm retained her AEW Women's World title after defeating Thunder Rosa in the event, and Rodrick Strong retained his International title after defeating Kyle O'Reilly after an impressive match. After the match, Adam Cole announced that he is healed from injury.
#ToniStorm catches Rosa with a backstabber! #AEWDynasty pic.twitter.com/jVSuxPik0g
24. Roderick Strong (c) Vs. Kyle O'Reilly for the AEW International Championship (AEW, Dynasty, 2024)
Buen combatito, el limbwork de Strong a la espalda de O'Reilly ha sido increíble. Muy guay la aparición de Adam Cole al final.
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Malakia Black gained a big push after pinning TNT Champion Adam Copeland in the 6-main tag team match that combined the House of Black against Copeland, Mark Briscoe, and Eddie Kingston.
AEW DYNASTY: Malakai Black schiena a sorpresa Adam Copeland "Edge", la House of Black batte il trio di stelle https://t.co/Ol1nhZvWxk#AdamCopeland #AEW #Edge #HouseofBlack #MalakaiBlack #WWEItalia pic.twitter.com/qn9JjKX84a