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Dynasty 2025: Omega's Three-Way Classic and Swerve's Chase Carry a Strong Philadelphia Card

The factual record, historical context, match-by-match analysis, and WrestleFile verdict.

AEWApril 6, 2025Liacouras Center
THE WRESTLEGRADEA-8.9 / 10FINAL EVENT SCOREMASTER FILE RANK#84OF 1015
PROMOTION
AEW
DATE
April 6, 2025
VENUE
Liacouras Center
LOCATION
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
ATTENDANCE
7,921
EVENT TYPE
PPV
THE FILE

Dynasty 2025 is another deep AEW pay-per-view whose strongest matches come from very different corners of the roster. Kenny Omega, Ricochet and Mike Bailey turn the International Championship into the night's athletic centerpiece, while Jon Moxley and Swerve Strickland give the world title a long, tense main event. Bandido's ROH championship win over Chris Jericho creates a satisfying title change, Kyle Fletcher and Mark Briscoe deliver a rugged singles match, and Toni Storm survives a physical challenge from Megan Bayne.

Read the Full FileContinue the event-level analysis

The show has a few lighter stretches, including a deliberately brief pre-show grudge match, but the main card consistently produces strong wrestling. It lacks Revolution's density of elite peaks, yet it remains one of AEW's better complete events.

Event ContextBackground, stakes & historical setting

Dynasty returns in Philadelphia with AEW coming off an unusually strong Revolution. The recorded attendance is 7,921, while the preserved buy estimate remains a range of 110,000 to 120,000 rather than a single invented figure. The card reflects a company trying to move multiple championship stories forward without relying on one dominant attraction. Jon Moxley remains world champion and faces Swerve Strickland, who has worked his way back into position after earlier losses and the rise of the Hurt Syndicate.

Kenny Omega defends the International Championship in a three-way against Ricochet and Mike Bailey, giving the returning champion a match built almost entirely around elite athletic compatibility. Toni Storm faces Megan Bayne in a physically different women's title defense from the Mariah May feud. Mercedes Moné meets Julia Hart as part of the Owen Hart Cup, while Kyle Fletcher and Mark Briscoe bring their own tournament stakes. The Hurt Syndicate defend the tag titles, and the Death Riders face Rated FTR in a trios championship match.

The most emotionally straightforward title story is Bandido challenging Chris Jericho for the ROH World Championship. Adam Cole and Daniel Garcia also meet for the TNT title. With twelve matches including two on the pre-show, the event again carries the usual AEW volume, but ten main-card bouts are easier to sustain when several have clear tournament or championship consequences.

VIEWING GUIDE

Watch, Skim or Skip?

WATCH
  • Will Ospreay defeated Kevin Knight by pinfall
  • Death Riders (Claudio Castagnoli, Pac, and Wheeler Yuta) (c) defeated Rated FTR (Cope, Cash Wheeler, and Dax Harwood) by pinfall
  • "Timeless" Toni Storm (c) (with Luther) defeated Megan Bayne (with Penelope Ford) by pinfall
  • Kyle Fletcher (with Don Callis) defeated Mark Briscoe by pinfall
  • Bandido defeated Chris Jericho (c) by pinfall
  • Kenny Omega (c) defeated Ricochet and "Speedball" Mike Bailey by pinfall
  • Jon Moxley (c) (with Marina Shafir) defeated Swerve Strickland (with Prince Nana) by pinfall
SKIM
  • Nick Wayne and CRU (Action Andretti and Lio Rush) (with Kip Sabian and Mother Wayne) defeated AR Fox and Top Flight (Dante Martin and Darius Martin) (with Leila Grey) by pinfall
  • The Hurt Syndicate (Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin) (c) (with MVP) defeated The Learning Tree (Big Bill and Bryan Keith) by pinfall
  • Mercedes Moné defeated Julia Hart by pinfall
  • Adam Cole defeated Daniel Garcia (c) by pinfall
SKIP
  • Anthony Bowens (with Billy Gunn) defeated Max Caster by pinfall
MATCH-BY-MATCH ANALYSIS

The Card, On the Record

01Nick Wayne and CRU (Action Andretti and Lio Rush) (with Kip Sabian and Mother Wayne) defeated AR Fox and Top Flight (Dante Martin and Darius Martin) (with Leila Grey) by pinfallC+

Nick Wayne and CRU (Action Andretti and Lio Rush) (with Kip Sabian and Mother Wayne) defeated AR Fox and Top Flight (Dante Martin and Darius Martin) (with Leila Grey) by pinfall. The match is framed as Trios match and runs 11:15. As a pre-show match, it has to create momentum before the pay-per-view proper while still feeling worthwhile on its own. The match is solid and useful, but it lacks the urgency or escalation needed to reach the top tier. The result does not rely on a championship change for its importance. At 6.8 out of 10, the rating reflects how the match works inside Dynasty 2025 as a complete show rather than treating historical importance and immediate match quality as the same thing.

VERDICT

A solid match that works in context without becoming essential viewing.

02Anthony Bowens (with Billy Gunn) defeated Max Caster by pinfallD

Anthony Bowens (with Billy Gunn) defeated Max Caster by pinfall. The match is framed as Singles match and runs 0:40. As a pre-show match, it has to create momentum before the pay-per-view proper while still feeling worthwhile on its own. Bowens and Caster is intentionally an angle more than a competitive match. The forty-second duration communicates the breakup dynamic efficiently, but the bell-to-bell score stays low because almost no actual match has time to develop. The result does not rely on a championship change for its importance. At 4.5 out of 10, the rating reflects how the match works inside Dynasty 2025 as a complete show rather than treating historical importance and immediate match quality as the same thing.

VERDICT

A weak match whose limitations outweigh most of its value.

03Will Ospreay defeated Kevin Knight by pinfallA-

Will Ospreay defeated Kevin Knight by pinfall. The match is framed as Men's Owen Hart Cup Tournament Quarterfinal match and runs 13:50. On the main card, its value comes from how well the wrestling, stakes and finish support the larger rhythm of the night. The score reflects an excellent performance whose central idea lands cleanly and whose finish gives the surrounding story useful weight. The result does not rely on a championship change for its importance. At 8.7 out of 10, the rating reflects how the match works inside Dynasty 2025 as a complete show rather than treating historical importance and immediate match quality as the same thing.

VERDICT

An excellent match that materially raises the event's ceiling.

04The Hurt Syndicate (Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin) (c) (with MVP) defeated The Learning Tree (Big Bill and Bryan Keith) by pinfallC+

The Hurt Syndicate (Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin) (c) (with MVP) defeated The Learning Tree (Big Bill and Bryan Keith) by pinfall. The match is framed as Tag team match for the AEW World Tag Team Championship and runs 11:00. On the main card, its value comes from how well the wrestling, stakes and finish support the larger rhythm of the night. The match is solid and useful, but it lacks the urgency or escalation needed to reach the top tier. The result does not rely on a championship change for its importance. At 6.9 out of 10, the rating reflects how the match works inside Dynasty 2025 as a complete show rather than treating historical importance and immediate match quality as the same thing.

VERDICT

A solid match that works in context without becoming essential viewing.

05Mercedes Moné defeated Julia Hart by pinfallB

Mercedes Moné defeated Julia Hart by pinfall. The match is framed as Women's Owen Hart Cup Tournament Quarterfinal match and runs 13:00. On the main card, its value comes from how well the wrestling, stakes and finish support the larger rhythm of the night. The match is strong rather than transcendent: its structure is convincing and its flaws never take over. The result does not rely on a championship change for its importance. At 7.7 out of 10, the rating reflects how the match works inside Dynasty 2025 as a complete show rather than treating historical importance and immediate match quality as the same thing.

VERDICT

A strong match with clear value on the complete card.

06Death Riders (Claudio Castagnoli, Pac, and Wheeler Yuta) (c) defeated Rated FTR (Cope, Cash Wheeler, and Dax Harwood) by pinfallB+

Death Riders (Claudio Castagnoli, Pac, and Wheeler Yuta) (c) defeated Rated FTR (Cope, Cash Wheeler, and Dax Harwood) by pinfall. The match is framed as Trios match for the AEW World Trios Championship and runs 14:45. On the main card, its value comes from how well the wrestling, stakes and finish support the larger rhythm of the night. The score reflects an excellent performance whose central idea lands cleanly and whose finish gives the surrounding story useful weight. The result does not rely on a championship change for its importance. At 8 out of 10, the rating reflects how the match works inside Dynasty 2025 as a complete show rather than treating historical importance and immediate match quality as the same thing.

VERDICT

An excellent match that materially raises the event's ceiling.

07"Timeless" Toni Storm (c) (with Luther) defeated Megan Bayne (with Penelope Ford) by pinfallB+

"Timeless" Toni Storm (c) (with Luther) defeated Megan Bayne (with Penelope Ford) by pinfall. The match is framed as Singles match for the AEW Women's World Championship and runs 15:25. On the main card, its value comes from how well the wrestling, stakes and finish support the larger rhythm of the night. The score reflects an excellent performance whose central idea lands cleanly and whose finish gives the surrounding story useful weight. The result does not rely on a championship change for its importance. At 8.4 out of 10, the rating reflects how the match works inside Dynasty 2025 as a complete show rather than treating historical importance and immediate match quality as the same thing.

VERDICT

An excellent match that materially raises the event's ceiling.

08Kyle Fletcher (with Don Callis) defeated Mark Briscoe by pinfallA-

Kyle Fletcher (with Don Callis) defeated Mark Briscoe by pinfall. The match is framed as Men's Owen Hart Cup Tournament Quarterfinal match and runs 16:15. On the main card, its value comes from how well the wrestling, stakes and finish support the larger rhythm of the night. Fletcher and Briscoe make tournament stakes feel physical. Briscoe's unpredictability forces Fletcher to fight through a style far removed from Ospreay, which is useful evidence that Fletcher's singles rise is not tied to one opponent. The result does not rely on a championship change for its importance. At 8.6 out of 10, the rating reflects how the match works inside Dynasty 2025 as a complete show rather than treating historical importance and immediate match quality as the same thing.

VERDICT

An excellent match that materially raises the event's ceiling.

09Bandido defeated Chris Jericho (c) by pinfallA-

Bandido defeated Chris Jericho (c) by pinfall. The match is framed as Title vs. Mask match for the ROH World Championship and runs 18:15. On the main card, its value comes from how well the wrestling, stakes and finish support the larger rhythm of the night. Bandido and Jericho give the ROH championship story a direct payoff. Bandido's victory is more important than elaborate structure, but the match still builds enough resistance that the title change feels earned rather than ceremonial. The result does not rely on a championship change for its importance. At 8.8 out of 10, the rating reflects how the match works inside Dynasty 2025 as a complete show rather than treating historical importance and immediate match quality as the same thing.

VERDICT

An excellent match that materially raises the event's ceiling.

10Adam Cole defeated Daniel Garcia (c) by pinfallB

Adam Cole defeated Daniel Garcia (c) by pinfall. The match is framed as Singles match for the AEW TNT Championship; This match had no time limit and outside interference was strictly prohibited. and runs 15:35. On the main card, its value comes from how well the wrestling, stakes and finish support the larger rhythm of the night. The match is strong rather than transcendent: its structure is convincing and its flaws never take over. The result does not rely on a championship change for its importance. At 7.9 out of 10, the rating reflects how the match works inside Dynasty 2025 as a complete show rather than treating historical importance and immediate match quality as the same thing.

VERDICT

A strong match with clear value on the complete card.

11Kenny Omega (c) defeated Ricochet and "Speedball" Mike Bailey by pinfallA+

Kenny Omega (c) defeated Ricochet and "Speedball" Mike Bailey by pinfall. The match is framed as Three-way match for the AEW International Championship and runs 31:00. On the main card, its value comes from how well the wrestling, stakes and finish support the larger rhythm of the night. Omega, Ricochet and Bailey organize extreme athleticism into a coherent three-way rather than a sequence exhibition. Each wrestler has a distinct tempo, and Omega's retention gives the match consequence beyond spectacle. The result does not rely on a championship change for its importance. At 9.5 out of 10, the rating reflects how the match works inside Dynasty 2025 as a complete show rather than treating historical importance and immediate match quality as the same thing.

VERDICT

A defining match and one of the strongest reasons to revisit the event.

12Jon Moxley (c) (with Marina Shafir) defeated Swerve Strickland (with Prince Nana) by pinfallA-

Jon Moxley (c) (with Marina Shafir) defeated Swerve Strickland (with Prince Nana) by pinfall. The match is framed as Singles match for the AEW World Championship and runs 31:35. On the main card, its value comes from how well the wrestling, stakes and finish support the larger rhythm of the night. Moxley and Swerve wrestle a long world-title match with genuine top-of-card tension. Swerve's pursuit keeps the audience invested, while the Death Riders atmosphere around the champion adds danger even when the closing interference makes the result more divisive. The result does not rely on a championship change for its importance. At 8.7 out of 10, the rating reflects how the match works inside Dynasty 2025 as a complete show rather than treating historical importance and immediate match quality as the same thing.

VERDICT

An excellent match that materially raises the event's ceiling.

BOOKING VERDICTA-

The booking is mostly productive. Bandido beating Jericho provides a clean, crowd-friendly championship payoff and refreshes the ROH title picture. Omega retaining against Ricochet and Bailey gives his new International title reign an immediate high-end defense. Fletcher beating Briscoe helps maintain the momentum he gained against Ospreay even after losing the larger feud. Storm retaining over Bayne proves the women's champion can work a different style, while the Hurt Syndicate and Death Riders retain to preserve their factional directions. Cole's TNT title win creates another belt change, though the division continues to cycle champions quickly. Moxley's retention over Swerve keeps the Death Riders at the center of the world-title story, even if the finish is more divisive than the match's strong body.

CROWD & PRESENTATIONA-

Philadelphia is a natural fit for a card heavy on physical wrestling. Fletcher-Briscoe benefits from the audience's willingness to reward aggression, Bandido-Jericho gets a clear emotional reaction because the title change is easy to understand, and Omega-Ricochet-Bailey turns athletic escalation into a major spectacle without needing a personal grudge. The main event has enough crowd investment in Swerve to create sustained tension despite the champion's factional presentation. The card is again long, but the two-match pre-show is less burdensome than several earlier AEW events. The production gives the major championship matches room to breathe, and the three-way International title match looks and feels like the kind of centerpiece that can define the promotion's in-ring identity.

HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCEB+

Dynasty 2025 is not built around one transformative company moment, but it contains several developments with durable value. Bandido wins the ROH World Championship from Chris Jericho, giving the title a new centerpiece and producing one of the night's clearest crowd payoffs. Kenny Omega's successful International Championship defense confirms that his Revolution title win is the start of a real reign rather than a one-night comeback milestone. Mike Bailey's place in the three-way also establishes him quickly on a major AEW pay-per-view stage.

Kyle Fletcher continues his rise with a victory over Mark Briscoe, while Toni Storm's defense against Megan Bayne broadens her championship run beyond the highly specific Mariah May story. The main event keeps Swerve Strickland close to the world-title picture even in defeat and extends Moxley's Death Riders reign. Dynasty therefore functions as a consolidation event: fewer seismic changes than Revolution, but enough title movement and strong performances to reinforce the major 2025 directions.

WHAT AGED WELL
  • Omega, Ricochet and Mike Bailey turning a three-way into a genuine pay-per-view centerpiece
  • Bandido's ROH championship victory providing a clean emotional payoff
  • Kyle Fletcher continuing to look like an established singles star
  • Toni Storm adapting successfully to a power-based challenger in Megan Bayne
WHAT AGED POORLY
  • The forty-second Bowens-Caster pre-show match functioning as an angle more than a real match
  • Another TNT title change adding to a division that had struggled for stability
  • The world-title finish being more divisive than the excellent wrestling that preceded it
RESEARCH VERDICTWhere the Evidence Lands

The evidence supports a score just below the elite tier. Dynasty has twelve matches, but only two are on the pre-show, and the main card contains several strong championship or tournament bouts. Omega-Ricochet-Bailey is the clear bell-to-bell peak, while Moxley-Swerve provides major-event stakes, Bandido-Jericho delivers a satisfying title change and Fletcher-Briscoe adds physical depth. The attendance and buy range are solid rather than extraordinary. The event lacks the multiple near-classic peaks of Revolution, but it has very little damaging material once the main card begins, making it an excellent complete show.

RESEARCH SOURCESSources & Methodology
9 sources

These sources support the event record, historical context, critical reception, and streaming information used throughout this Event File.

  1. AEW Dynasty (2025) - WikipediaEvent identity, card results, match context, and historical corroboration.
  2. AEW Dynasty pre-show results: Nick Wayne, Lio Rush, and Action Andretti, Dante Martin, and Darius Martin, Max Caster's open challenge - Pro Wrestling Dot NetEvent identity, card results, match context, and historical corroboration.
  3. AEW Dynasty results: Powell's live review of Jon Moxley vs. Swerve Strickland for the AEW World Championship, Toni Storm vs. Megan Bayne for the AEW Women's Championship - Pro Wrestling Dot NetEvent identity, card results, match context, and historical corroboration.
  4. Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage NewsEvent identity, card results, match context, and historical corroboration.
  5. Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage NewsEvent identity, card results, match context, and historical corroboration.
  6. Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage NewsEvent identity, card results, match context, and historical corroboration.
  7. Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage NewsEvent identity, card results, match context, and historical corroboration.
  8. Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage NewsEvent identity, card results, match context, and historical corroboration.
  9. Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage NewsEvent identity, card results, match context, and historical corroboration.
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