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AEW Dynamite Live 4/23/25 – The Ultimate Preview: What to Expect on April 23, 2025
By [Watch Wrestling]
The electric atmosphere of All Elite Wrestling is about to explode once again as AEW Dynamite returns live on April 23, 2025! With rivalries reaching their boiling point, championship stakes higher than ever, and surprises lurking around every corner, this edition of Dynamite promises to be an unforgettable night of high-octane action.
Whether you’re tuning in live on TBS, streaming online, or catching up later, this is your ultimate preview for everything you need to know before the bell rings. From confirmed matches to bold predictions, backstage drama, and potential surprises, we’re breaking it all down.
🔥 Main Event Madness: What’s at Stake?
AEW World Championship – Swerve Strickland (c) vs. “The American Dragon” Bryan Danielson
The biggest match of the night sees Swerve Strickland defending his AEW World Championship against the legendary Bryan Danielson in what could be a Match of the Year contender.
- Swerve’s Reign: Since capturing the gold, Strickland has been an unstoppable force, blending ruthless aggression with unmatched charisma. But Danielson, in what might be his final full-time year, is hungrier than ever.
- Danielson’s Last Ride? Rumors suggest Bryan may be winding down his in-ring career, making this potentially his last shot at the AEW World Title. Will he cement his legacy, or will Swerve prove why he’s the future of AEW?
- X-Factor: Don’t be surprised if Prince Nana or a debuting star interferes, setting up an even bigger feud for Double or Nothing.
Grudge Match: Adam Copeland vs. Christian Cage – “I Quit” Match
Two lifelong friends turned bitter enemies collide in what could be their final battle.
- Blood Feud: Since turning on Copeland, Christian Cage has tormented his former friend at every turn, even costing him the TNT Championship. Now, with no rules and no escape, only one man will be left standing.
- Retirement Stipulation? Speculation is rampant that the loser may be forced to retire. If so, this could be a career-defining (or career-ending) night for one of these legends.
💣 Must-See Undercard Matches
AEW Women’s World Championship – Toni Storm (c) vs. Thunder Rosa
“Timeless” Toni Storm has ruled the women’s division with an iron fist, but Thunder Rosa is back with vengeance on her mind.
- Storm’s Hollywood Reign: Toni’s gimmick has made her one of the most entertaining champions in AEW history, but Rosa’s hard-hitting style could bring her back down to earth.
- Marina Shafir Wildcard: Shafir has been lurking around both women—could she cost someone the match?
TNT Championship Open Challenge – Will Ospreay (c) vs. ???
Will Ospreay has vowed to defend his TNT Championship weekly, and this week’s mystery opponent could be a huge surprise.
- Possible Challengers:
- Kazuchika Okada (If he’s not tied up in another feud)
- Konosuke Takeshita (Looking to reclaim gold)
- AEW Debut? Could this be the night a shocking free agent appears?
Tag Team Turmoil – The Young Bucks vs. FTR
The greatest tag team rivalry of the modern era continues as The Young Bucks and FTR go to war once again.
- Storyline Heat: The Bucks have been playing mind games, even mocking FTR’s old-school style. Will this be a straight-up wrestling classic, or will outside interference play a role?
- Future of the Division: The winners could be next in line for a shot at the AEW Tag Team Championships.
🔮 Bold Predictions & Surprises
1. MJF Returns
Maxwell Jacob Friedman has been conspicuously absent since his injury. With Double or Nothing around the corner, could the “Devil” make his grand return to set up a summer blockbuster?
2. Mercedes Moné Makes Her Move
Mercedes has been teasing a major announcement. Will she challenge Toni Storm? Align with a new faction? Or even bring in another WWE defector?
3. Samoa Joe Seeks Revenge
After losing the AEW World Championship, Samoa Joe has been on a warpath. Could he crash the main event and set up a three-way feud?
4. Sting’s Last Laugh?
The Icon may be retired, but his presence still looms large. Could we see a surprise appearance to set up a final chapter for Darby Allin?
📺 How to Watch AEW Dynamite Live – April 23, 2025
- 📍 Location: [Venue Name] – [City, State]
- ⏰ Time: 8 PM ET / 7 PM CT (Check local listings for international viewers)
- 📺 TV: TBS (U.S.)
- 💻 Streaming: AEW Plus on FITE TV (International) / Bleacher Report (U.S. replays)
🎤 Final Thoughts: Why You Can’t Miss This Dynamite
April 23, 2025, could go down as one of the most explosive nights in AEW history. With championship clashes, career-threatening stipulations, and potential game-changing debuts, this is must-see TV for any wrestling fan.
Will Swerve Strickland solidify his reign? Will Bryan Danielson defy the odds? And what unexpected twists will alter the landscape of AEW? Tune in LIVE to find out!
What are YOUR predictions for AEW Dynamite? Drop a comment below and let’s discuss!
Very good show
I think his Ic run being so long hurt him as a credible world champion. It’s like he fought all the same guys and crushed them for a mid card belt now we are supposed to believe they are an actual challenge to him as a world champion? Lol when they took the intercontinental title off of him they should have moved him to SmackDown and put a new list of challengers in front of him. And moved Cody and the WWE championship to raw
Very good episode,
imagine being deluded enough to think a multi billion dollar company with guys who literally have wrestling in their blood hot shoted a heel turn storyline because they booked themselves into a corner. are you serious dude? that is the most ridiculous thing i have read in a minute lol. good luck bro.
Great episode.
Punk/Cody was there for the taking and Cena could’ve gone up against Gunther.
They knee jerked a heel turn because they booked themselves into a nepotism corner
Very good show
honestly don’t get the hate. like sure, there’s no major story here YET. But Punk/Rollins/Reigns has a lot of potential to be a high quality match. I’m legit looking forward to it and love that these three have wound up in a match together.
Great episode.
The triple threat match between them at Wrestlemania is gonna be awesome. Super stoked for this match
Great show
Let’s mention the women’s match in every live/hate challenge. Easiest task for this group of “journalists” ever. Each one of these love/hates are more embarrassing than the last. We get it, women’s wrestling is amazing and should main event every show and if a women’s match is bad it’s because where it is on the card or the booking it’s never the talent, all the women are top tier wrestlers.
Very good show
You wanna find out who the real simps and shills are? Mark down anybody who defends that main event match! Even the diehard AEW fans are crapping on that main event. It was terrible.
This Moxley stuff is stinking out the entire show and the dude seems to think he is Brock Lesnar.
The sad part is that this wasn’t a terrible show overall and with all things taken into an account. But at the end of the day, a bad ending can ruin a whole show for a lot of people. “Game of Thrones season 8” style.
Great show
So the crux of it all is that the PLE started strong…then ended with a sour belch.
The fans most remember how you left them and the fans are going to remember this show with a resounding “bleh”!
And any casual fan who watched with their buddies who are more diehard fans, may have left the viewing saying aloud, “That guy was pretty good. He should go to WWE”.
Great show.
I’ve said before but I think one of the issues here is that Tony is a massive fan of NJPW and often looks to emulate their PPV card structure. NJPW cards typically build to a climax with the big matches back to back and tend not to feature cool down matches or spots. Problem is western audiences haven’t been conditioned for that over the last 40 years, so often results in burnout. Personally I would have laid out the card like below giving breathing spaces, opening with the Steel Cage match and building to the Hollywood Ending as the main event.
Storm vs. May
Mox vs. Cope
Hangman vs. MJF
Hurt Syndicate vs. Outrunners
Takeshita vs. Omega
Swerve vs. Ricochet
Okada vs. King
Mone vs. Watanabe
Ospreay vs. Fletcher
Great episode.
Very good show, but the ending is what people remember. WWE ended Elimination Chamber with a huge heel turn. AEW ended Revolution with that abominable ending.
it doesn’t totally undo a great show, but it might have done more harm than good.
Very good show
I can already see Trips the mark statues, Trips the mark with a 20 minutes speech, the camera focusing onTrips the mark every 30 seconds when he is on the crowd.
Great show.
I’m glad they are bringing it back to a nice venue. The idea of hosting it immediately after Smackdown is insane. Why not put a highlight show or broadcast the Hall of Fame instead of airing Smackdown that week.
best of the best
Very good show tonight
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Loving it
Fantastic Article
Raw vs SD
The only switches from Raw vs SD were Breakker, and Jax?
Super excited about Kiana James to Raw.
Super excited about Kiana James to Raw. She’s been great on NXT so hopefully they don’t ruin her momentum.
I dunno what the Final
I dunno what the Final Testament want, but at this point I am afraid to ask.
Save yourself time and money a
Save yourself time and money and just say everyone on smackdown will stay on smackdown, everyone on raw will stay on raw. What clown wrote this episode?!
Willow should NOT lose
Willow should NOT lose to Moñe at Double or Nothing.
I love the work Mariah’s done with Toni,
I love the work Mariah’s done with Toni, but Ngl I would also love her just gal-palling around with Mina for a spell
I’m all in on joshi invasion of AEW.
I’m all in on joshi invasion of AEW. I’m kinda down for joshi invasion of all promotions honestly
Danielson is also a 21st century
That line makes me laugh like Danielson is also a 21st century wrestler
I’ve never heard of.
Uhg, some other random wrestler from a promotion I’ve never heard of.
This is going to be a squash match right?
Wait, Anna Jay isn’t in Dark Order?
not even the security guard
not even the security guard with the hogan beard is dragging me out of daily’s rn
Kurt V Bret V Perfect
Three other Ospreay dream matches
V Kurt V Bret V Perfect
I have never seen mina before.
I have never seen mina before…. But from the entrance alone i am a fan
I’ve ever seen. Good lord
Anna Jay one of the finest women I’ve ever seen. Good lord
May gets all the ladies.
May gets all the ladies.
Daily’s Place just feels right
Anna Jay match in Daily’s Place just feels right
Is Mina’s theme
Is Mina’s theme a rip of Danza Kaduro? 🕺🏻
I enjoy Fallon’s work in ring,
I enjoy Fallon’s work in ring, and her character work. I just wish she didn’t scream so much- every single move.
Was late tuning in tonight,
Was late tuning in tonight, went and watched the women’s title match, Tatum showed up and showed tf out. Sad she didn’t win but the sky’s the limit
Jensen getting back together
first step to Briggs and Jensen getting back together
I wonder if Fallon Henley gets called up,
I wonder if Fallon Henley gets called up, she’s not really in any important angles in NXT.
John Cena style
Jasmyn has that chiseled chin. John Cena style
“Thank you, Trish Jacey”
Jacey Jayne wants Thea to say “Thank you, Trish Jacey”
What a woman
Her weave fallen off and her not skipping a beat. What a woman. I’m all in on jaida parker
Jaida to get her feet
This OTM side quest was good for Jaida to get her feet wet but her ceiling is sooo much higher than Lucien, Bronco & SCRYPTS
Really don’t like that it’s the Women’s NXT North American Championship.
Really don’t like that it’s the Women’s NXT North American Championship. Besides being an awkward mouthful, it’s too derivative of Men’s midcard title.
Gratitude is not an option
“Gratitude is not an option but a debt that you will repay to me” lmao damn Jacy sounds so badass and ominous 😭
She’s got a really bright future.
Jaida’s only been doing this for a year and a half. She’s got a really bright future.
I love the implied narrative that
I love the implied narrative that it’s Nattie who is singlehandedly selling out a WWE tour of Europe
All these talks about call-ups,
All these talks about call-ups, I feel Jacy Jayne is more overdue than most. One of the best character workers around.
I feel like Jaida has been winning every week
I feel like Jaida has been winning every week for a while now but it hasn’t really gotten her anywhere lol
Booker’s about to faint during
Booker’s about to faint during the sexiest contract signing of all time.
SOMEONE CLIP THAT LEXIS KING
SOMEONE CLIP THAT LEXIS KING PART IN THE NXT SHOP COMMERCIAL AND MAKE IT A MEME
So.. Natalya had a ton of work done
So.. Natalya had a ton of work done on her face right? She had some weird angles to it when the camera followed her walking
Any recognise the photographer
Any recognise the photographer in the Baron/Lexis segment?