AEW Dynamite results (9/10): Powell’s live review of AEW World Champion Hangman Page vs. Josh Alexander, AEW Women’s Champion Toni Storm vs. Skye Blue in a Philly Street Fight, Ricochet vs. Shelton Benjamin

By Jason Powell, ProWrestling.net Editor (@prowrestlingnet)

AEW Dynamite (Episode 310)
September 10, 2025, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at 2300 Arena
Simulcast live on TBS and HBO Max

[Hour One] Excalibur checked in on commentary while Bryan Danielson was being introduced by ring announcer Justin Roberts. Danielson walked to the ring and played to the crowd’s “yes” chants. Danielson took his seat at the broadcast table with Excalibur and Taz…

Powell’s POV: It was a good move to open with Danielson making his entrance for his first night as a full-time broadcast team member, rather than just having him at the broadcast table. I’m looking forward to hearing the dynamic between Danielson and Taz.

Entrances for the opening match took place…

1. AEW World Champion Hangman Page vs. Josh Alexander (w/Don Callis, Lance Archer, Rocky Romero) in a non-title grudge match. Don Callis joined the broadcast team. A “F— Don Callis” chant broke out. Page got the bulk of the early offense. He set up for a moonsault onto Alexander at ringside, but Alexander returned to the ring. When Page dropped off the ropes, Alexander rolled out of the ring again, heading into a picture-in-picture break. [C]

Alexander took offensive control and performed a Death Valley Driver from the middle rope, which led to a two count. Alexander immediately put Page in the ankle lock, but Page reached the ropes to break it. Page battled back and hit a Deadeye on the apron. Page went up top and moonsaulted onto Alexander on the floor. Page rolled Alexander back inside the ring.

Callis climbed on the apron and distracted the referee while Archer and Romero went after Page, who fought them off. Page knocked Alexander down and then waited for him to get up. Page hit the Buckshot Lariat and scored the pin.

AEW World Champion Hangman Page defeated Josh Alexander in 16:10 in a non-title grudge match.

Powell’s POV: A quality match to open the show. It’s a shame that Alexander wasn’t protected after he arrived in AEW following his great run in TNA. This match would have packed more of a punch if Alexander weren’t booked as a mid-level player in the Callis Family. On a side note, I could have done without Callis sitting in on commentary during the first match of Danielson’s run as a full-time color commentator.

After the match, Page delivered a brief promo. He said the most important word in All Elite Wrestling is wrestling. He said that’s what he’s there to do as the AEW World Champion.

TNT Champion Kyle Fletcher made his entrance with a microphone in hand. Callis stood next to Fletcher, who brought up the challenge he made to Page on AEW Collision. Page told Fletcher that if he wanted to talk to the world champion, he should get in the ring and look him in the eye.

Fletcher entered the ring and asked Page what he had to say to him. A “Where’s your socks?” chant broke out for Fletcher. Page said he sees a man full of potential, even if he can’t put on his socks. Funny. Page said Fletcher has everything to succeed in pro wrestling, and said he’s built like a brick shit house.

Page said that, as full of potential as Fletcher is, he’s not ready. A “You’re not ready” chant broke out with some fans saying, “Yes, he is.” Fletcher said he’s 26 and he feels his prime is right now. Fletcher said he’s ready to carry the weight of the world on his shoulders. Fletcher said he’s ready to be a world champion right now.

Page said that if Fletcher truly wants to be a main eventer and a world champion, then he would give him a shot at the title at the All Out pay-per-view. Page said there was something he needed from Fletcher. Page told Fletcher he needed him to do it by himself and earn it. Page said he needed Fletcher to leave Callis and his family backstage.

Fletcher said he didn’t need anyone to beat Page. Fletcher said Page had his word that it would be man-on-man at All Out. Fletcher said he would leave with the AEW World Championship…

Powell’s POV: While there’s nothing stopping Fletcher from going back on his word, I don’t think the idea that he’s going to face Page on his own helps sell the match. Fletcher was already a heavy underdog, so eliminating the threat of help makes him seem even less likely to win. On the bright side, Fletcher could gain something in defeat if he’s hangs with Page without help.

Excalibur recapped footage of MJF and Mark Briscoe from AEW Collision…

An MJF promo taped after Saturday’s Collision aired. MJF said he told his new wife that no honeymoon could start until Mark Briscoe is dead. MJF said she told him it was over. MJF said he called her a silly bitch and told her that he was married to hate and vengeance. MJF said that whatever stipulation Briscoe selects for their match, he would give him the same “I Do” that he gave on his wedding night… [C]

Footage aired from earlier in the day (despite a “live” graphic also being shown briefly) of Renee Paquette asking “The Young Bucks” Matt Jackson and Nick Jackson in the catering area what they would do with the money if their team wins the ten-man tag match. Matt spoke about cocktails and caviar, while Nick said he’d double it on an old-fashioned slot machine.

The Bucks tried to sit down at a table, but the Dark Order objected. They sat down next to Brandon Cutler. “I should have said this a long time ago to you guys. Shut up, Young Bucks,” Cutler said before leaving the table.

Jon Moxley showed up, which led to some guys getting up and running away (really?). Moxley said they would get $250,000 each if they showed up and won. Moxley made his exit. The Bucks were down with the idea of getting all the prize money…

2. TBS Champion Mercedes Mone and Emi Sakura vs. Riho and Alex Windsor. The entrances for both teams were televised. Riho hit a top rope crossbody block onto Mone and Sakura on the floor before a PIP break. [C]

Exaclibur hyped “FTR” Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler vs. Adam Priest and Tommy Billington in a rematch for AEW Collision, which will be taped on Thursday before it airs on Saturday.

In the end, Riho put Sakura in a single-leg crab. Meanwhile, Winsor held Mone in a Sharpshooter in the ropes. Riho got the submission win for her team…

Riho and Alex Windsor defeated Mercedes Mone and Emi Sakura in 9:45.

Powell’s POV: Riho going over was the right call, as she’s another heavy underdog challenger at All Out. That said, I don’t think the match is a big enough part of All Out to justify giving Riho a win over Mone in this tag team, so they played it right by having Sakura take the loss.

Paquette interviewed Ricochet, Bishop Kaun, and Toa Liona in the parking area. Ricochet asked for a gentleman’s agreement with the Hurt Syndicate. Ricochet said he would keep his guys backstage if they agreed to let him face Shelton Benjamin while MVP and Bobby Lashley stayed backstage. Ricochet said his team would have all the momentum going into the trios match between the two sides at All Out… [C]

A numbers video aired on the FTR vs. Adam Copeland and Christian Cage match. It noted the number of titles the various participants have won and also noted that Copeland had one Emmy nomination…

Stokley Hathaway walked out with “FTR” Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler, and said the video package was bullshit. He said it won’t be a dream match; it’s going to be a fight that his team will win.

Harwood said it should have and could have been a dream match. Harwood acted like the crowd wouldn’t let him talk. He asked if the fans wanted a fight. Harwood went to ringside and asked multiple fans if they wanted ot fight. He told them they think they want something, but they’re not ready. Harwood dropped the mic.

Harwood got in the face of a fan against the barricade and jawed back and forth with him. Harwood or Wheeler knocked a cameraman down and then roughed him up. Security and referees ran out and ordered FTR to go backstage…

[Hour Two] Backstage, Paquette asked “The Hurt Syndicate” Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin, and MVP if they accepted Ricochet’s gentleman’s agreement. MVP started to speak, but Benjamin cut him off and agreed to go to the ring alone…

Powell’s POV: Perhaps there’s some storyline reason it happened, but FTR beating up the cameraman didn’t pack much of a punch.

3. Ricochet vs. Shelton Benjamin. Both entrances were televised. Ricochet hit a missile dropkick off the apron that sent Benjamin crashing into the barricade. [C] Benjamin performed a German suplex on Ricochet. The crowd chanted “one more time,” and he obliged.

Ricochet threw a couple of kicks at Benjamin, who came right back with a kick that led to both men falling down and staying on the mat for a moment. Ricochet hit a Spanish Fly from the top rope for a near fall. “This is awesome,” and “Fight forever” chants broke out.

Ricochet pulled out his golden scissors, but Benjamin took them away. Benjamin opted to break the scissors rather than use them as a weapon, which drew some boos. Bishop Kaun came out and distracted the referee while Toa Liona put Benjamin down with a headbutt. Ricochet rolled up Benjamin and pinned him.

Ricochet defeated Shelton Benjamin in 11:05.

After the match, MVP ran out with his cane and fought with Kaun, who got the better of him. Bobby Lashley came out and had an even brawl with Liona until referees and security came out and pulled them apart…

Powell’s POV: Ricochet’s team didn’t adhere to the gentleman’s agreement, and Shelton passed on the chance to use the scissors as a weapon. I guess that means The Hurt Syndicate are the babyfaces in this feud.

Hook was shown sitting on a balcony in front of a fire. He said he’s always respected Samoa Joe and appreciated everything he’s done for him, and that The Opps will always have his back. Hook mentioned being replaced “before the body was cold” in The Opps while he was injured. Hook said he understood Joe’s “next man up” explanation. However, Hook said it was time for him to stand on his own. “Or maybe not,” he closed… [C]

Tony Schiavone stood in the parking area with Kyle Fletcher and Don Callis. Schiavone noted that Fletcher agreed to leave the Callis Family in the back. Callis said Fletcher didn’t need anyone’s help to bring home the title. Fletcher told Callis that he had to trust him on this one. He said he would bring the title home to the family. Fletcher and Callis hugged…

Toni Storm made her entrance for the Street Fight with a trash can filled with weapons in a tribute to Sandman of ECW fame. Skye Blue came out and fought with Storm at ringside. to start the match…

4. AEW Women’s Champion Toni Storm vs. Skye Blue in a Philly Street Fight. Storm strummed a weapon like a guitar in a tribute to New Jack. Blue used a table on Storm and went below her belt with it. Taz said that might be a first for 2300 Arena. Storm came back with a hip attack that knocked Blue off the apron, going into a PIP break. [C]

Storm unveiled a table filled with mouse traps. Blue got her finger caught in one of the traps. Blue fought back and powerbombed Storm from the apron onto the mouse traps, but the table didn’t break. A short time later, Storm placed a sign in front of Blue, who was seated in a corner of the ring, and then hit her with a hip attack. Storm followed up with Storm Zero on a chair for the win.

AEW Women’s Champion Toni Storm defeated Skye Blue in 11:45 a Philly Street Fight.

After the match, Julia Hart and Thekla attacked Storm. Kris Statlander came out to help Storm, but she was outnumbered. Jamie Hayter ran out and helped Statlander while Storm was still down. Hayter hit Hart and then Thekla with elbow strikes. Hayter wound up for her finisher on Hart, but she ducked, and Hayter took out Statlander instead. Hart put Hayter down with an awkward leg sweep and sent her to ringside. Thekla got Storm up and then did her spider bit before spearing her…

Powell’s POV: A violent match just for the sake of having a violent match. While that’s enough for some fans, I prefer when there’s a storyline reason for it. The key to the post-match angle was Hayter accidentally hitting Statlander, which should make it every woman for herself in the four-way for the AEW Women’s Championship at All Out.

Paquette interviewed Willow Nightingale, who said she stands up for good. She said that when people defy that, she punches them in the face, and does it again if they don’t get it. Willow was about to address Marina Shafir when she was interrupted.

Harley Cameron showed up with a guitar and started to sing a song about Willow joining her team and painting a cat on her face. Willow said Cameron is lovely, but she couldn’t be on a team with Kris Statlander. Willow warned Cameron to watch her back because of Statlander…

Excalibur listed the following matches for Saturday’s AEW Collision: “FTR” Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler vs. Adam Priest and Tommy Billington, Mark Briscoe reveals the stipulation for his match with MJF at All Out, MJF appears, and Kazuchika Okada vs. Michael Oku, and Konosuke Takeshita vs. Anthony Bowens in qualifiers for a three-way match for the AEW Unified match at All Out…

The Beast Mortos vs. Mascara Dorada was listed as the third qualifier for the three-way for the AEW Unified Title, and was listed for next Wednesday…

Entrances for the main event took place. The Young Bucks had their “government names,” Matthew Ronjon Jackson and Nicholas Lee Jackson, listed on their name graphic. The Death Riders entered from the outside of the venue and through the crowd. The babyface entrances followed…

Powell’s POV: Were Mama and Papa Buck big fans of the Ron Jon Surf Shop brand?

5. Jon Moxley, Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson, Wheeler Yuta, and Claudio Castagnoli (w/Marina Shafir) vs. Samoa Joe, Powerhouse Hobbs, Katsuyori Shibata, Bandido, and Brody King in a ten-man tag for $500,000. A duffel bag filled with the prize money was on the broadcast table. The Opps fought the Death Riders in the ring. The Bucks shied away from King and Bandido, but they were eventually roughed up by them. Bandido hit a moonsault off the top rope onto the Bucks and Moxley at ringside. Bandido went up top and frog splashed Castagnoli for a near fall before a PIP break. [C]

[Overrun] Late in the match, Matt broke up Bandido’s finisher attempt on Nick. Bandido shoved Matt into Nick, who fell off the apron. Bandido went for a monkey flip on Matt, but Nick held his brother. Matt covered Bandido. Nick held Matt’s legs on the ropes for leverage while Matt got the three count.

Jon Moxley, Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson, Wheeler Yuta, and Claudio Castagnoli defeated Samoa Joe, Powerhouse Hobbs, Katsuyori Shibata, Bandido, and Brody King in a ten-man tag in 13:25 to win $500,000.

The Bucks grabbed the duffel bag of cash for winning the match. Brody King chopped them both, and some of the money went flying. Bandido joined King in working over the Bucks as both teams went ot the back. Meanwhile, the Death Riders trio worked over The Opps in and around the ring. Shafir joined Moxley, Yuta, and Castagnoli in putting the boots to Hobbs.

Darby Allin’s entrance music played. Allin went after Moxley while the Opps pulled Castagnoli and Yuta to ringside. Allin was getting the better of Moxley when a man wearing a hoodie entered the ring and hit him from behind. The man removed his hood to reveal himself as Daniel Garcia.

A “you sold out” chant started. Shafir placed a chair in the ring. Garcia put Allin in a Dragon Tamer while “F— you, Danny” chant broke out. Garcia pulled Allin’s arms behind him and then stomped his face onto the mat next to the chair. Garcia repeated the spot and this time drove Allin’s face onto the chair. Garcia put the boots to Allin. Garcia threw punches at Allin. Moxley motioned for Shaffir, who stopped Garcia. Moxley, Garcia, and Shafir hopped the barricade while Allin was down in the ring to end the show.

Powell’s POV: AEW’s overreliance on these big, trivial tag team matches continues. Adding a phony money prize wasn’t enough to make this one feel any more important than the others. You’d think they would have gotten the message sent by last week’s low Dynamite television numbers when the bulk of the hype for that show was built around an all-star eight-man tag team match. Anyway, they’ve been setting up the Garcia turn for a while now, and the down-on-his-luck babyface took the shortcut of joining the Death Riders. Is Kris Statlander next?

Overall, there was the usual good action throughout the show, along with the Garcia turn and some pay-per-view developments. I will be back shortly with my weekly same-night audio review of Dynamite, which will be available exclusively for Dot Net Members (including our Patreon patrons). Let me know what you thought of the show by grading it below.