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AEW Dynamite Live 5/7/25: The Ultimate Preview – What to Expect from an Explosive Night of Action
By [Watch Wrestling], AEW Insider & Wrestling Analyst
The roar of the crowd, the pulse-pounding action, the unexpected twists—AEW Dynamite is back with another must-see episode, and the May 7th, 2025, edition promises to deliver one of the most explosive nights of the year. With rivalries reaching their boiling points, championship stakes rising, and surprises lurking around every corner, this is one episode you cannot afford to miss.
Whether you’re tuning in live at the arena, on TBS, or streaming online, this preview will break down everything you need to know—confirmed matches, potential surprises, backstage drama, and bold predictions—for what could be a defining night in AEW history.
🔥 Main Event Madness: The Biggest Matches Confirmed for 5/7/25
1. AEW World Championship Eliminator Match: “Hangman” Adam Page vs. Swerve Strickland
The road to Double or Nothing 2025 heats up as former AEW World Champion “Hangman” Adam Page clashes with the ever-dangerous Swerve Strickland in an Eliminator Match. The winner earns a future shot at the AEW World Title, currently held by MJF, who will undoubtedly be watching closely.
- Why This Matters: Both men are on a collision course with MJF, but only one can move forward. Will Hangman’s resilience overcome Swerve’s ruthless aggression?
- Prediction: Swerve steals a dirty win, setting up a potential Triple Threat at Double or Nothing.
2. TNT Championship Open Challenge: Will Ospreay vs. ???
The high-flying Will Ospreay has issued another open challenge for his TNT Championship, and the wrestling world is buzzing about who will step up.
- Potential Challengers:
- Konosuke Takeshita (seeking redemption after recent losses)
- PAC (returning from injury for a dream matchup)
- A surprise debut (AEW loves shocking moments)
- Prediction: PAC makes his return, pushing Ospreay to his absolute limit in a show-stealing classic.
3. Blood & Guts Fallout: The Elite vs. Blackpool Combat Club – War Isn’t Over
After the brutal Blood & Guts match, tensions between The Elite (Kenny Omega & The Young Bucks) and Blackpool Combat Club (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Bryan Danielson) are at an all-time high.
- What to Expect:
- A wild brawl breaking out at some point
- Possible interference from Eddie Kingston or CM Punk (if he’s lurking in the shadows)
- A shocking betrayal that reshapes the faction warfare
- Prediction: Danielson turns on BCC, aligning with Omega in a swerve no one sees coming.
4. Women’s World Title Eliminator: Thunder Rosa vs. Julia Hart
Thunder Rosa is on a warpath to reclaim the AEW Women’s World Championship, but first, she must get through the dark mist of Julia Hart.
- Key Storylines:
- Hart’s House of Black influence vs. Rosa’s unbreakable spirit
- Potential interference from Skye Blue or Statlander
- Prediction: Julia Hart wins via controversial means, setting up a No DQ rematch at Double or Nothing.
5. Tag Team Turmoil: FTR vs. The Acclaimed – #1 Contender’s Match
The greatest tag team in the world, FTR, takes on the always-entertaining The Acclaimed to determine the next challengers for the AEW World Tag Team Championships.
- Why This Will Be Must-See:
- FTR’s technical mastery vs. The Acclaimed’s charisma & unpredictability
- Potential involvement from Bullet Club Gold or Sting’s protégés
- Prediction: FTR wins clean, but Jay White costs them the title shot later.
💣 Potential Surprises & Unannounced Moments
AEW is known for its shocking debuts, returns, and game-changing angles. Here’s what might go down on 5/7/25:
1. CM Punk’s Next Move
- Will he confront MJF again?
- Could he interfere in the Elite vs. BCC feud?
- Or is he saving his big return for Chicago?
2. Sting’s Final Chapter
- Rumors suggest Sting may appear to set up his retirement match at Double or Nothing.
- Will Darby Allin find a new mentor?
3. Mercedes Moné’s AEW Debut?
- The former Sasha Banks has been teasing an AEW arrival—could May 7th be the night?
4. Samoa Joe’s Revenge
- After losing the AEW World Title, will Joe destroy someone to reassert his dominance?
📺 How to Watch AEW Dynamite Live – May 7th, 2025
- 📍 Location: [Venue Name] – [City, State]
- ⏰ Time: 8 PM ET / 7 PM CT
- 📺 TV: TBS (U.S.)
- 🌍 International:
- Canada: TSN
- UK: ITV4 / FITE TV
- Australia: ESPN
- 💻 Streaming: AEW Plus on FITE TV (for international fans)
🎤 Final Thoughts: Why This Episode Could Change AEW Forever
With Double or Nothing just weeks away, every match, promo, and backstage segment on this Dynamite will have major implications. Will MJF’s reign be threatened? Will new rivalries emerge? Will a legendary debut shake the foundation of AEW?
One thing’s for sure: May 7th, 2025, will be unforgettable.
Don’t miss it. Tune in. Witness history.
What do YOU think will happen? Drop your predictions in the comments!
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?