By Jake Barnett, ProWrestling.net Co-Senior Staffer (@jakebarnett)
AEW Dynamite (Episode 338)
St. Paul, Minnesota, at Roy Wilkins Auditorium
Simulcast live March 25, 2026, on TBS and HBO Max
Excalibur, Tony Schiavone, and Taz were on commentary to start the show. They transitioned right to ring entrances for the opening match. First out was Kenny Omega, followed by Swerve Strickland. Renee Paquette was at ringside, and said Kenny Omega had told her he only used his EVP power to make AEW a better place, and abusing that power means that you’re no longer the best anymore. Number one contendership for the AEW World Title is on the line in this match, as well as Kenny Omega’s EVP power.
1. Kenny Omega vs. Swerve Strickland: Prince Nana created a distraction by grabbing Omega’s boot from the floor, and Swerve pounced for an early advantage. He dropped Omega’s throat on the top rope and then delivered a running boot to the face. Omega sent Swerve to the floor and dove over the top rope onto him to jump start a comeback. He sent Swerve into the barricade and the announce table, and then delivered some hard chops. He then took a run at Swerve and delivered a knee strike as Swerve was seated in a chair.
Back in the ring, Swerve fired back with chops. Omega delivered a running tackle and then delivered a leaping facebuster. He then performed a forward roll slam and a moonsault followed by a cover for a two count. Swerve avoided a V-Trigger Knee and a suplex, and delivered a combination of strikes. Omega fired back with a kick and then a running knee to the back of Swerve in the corner. He then placed Swerve on the top rope and placed him on his shoulders, but Swerve slipped away and delivered an Avalanche Back Suplex leaving both men down…[c]
Both men exchanged forearms until Omega pulled Swerve in for a snap dragon suplex. He then delivered a second and Swerve rolled out to the apron. Omega followed in pursuit and tried for another suplex, but Swerve pulled the shirt of referee Aubrey Edwards and landed a low blow. Swerve then pulled Omega on top of the barricade. They slipped to the floor, and Swerve pulled him back up to deliver a piledriver. Back in the ring, Swerve delivered a sit out powerbomb for a close near fall. He then attempted Big Pressure, but Kenny avoided it and rolled him up for a near fall of his own.
Swerve quickly reasserted himself with House Call Kick and a double stomp on the apron. He then delivered a Swerve Stomp and covered for another close near fall. Swerve set up for another House Call, but Omega collapsed to the mat. He picked up Omega into a half nelson, but Omega backed him into the corner and delivered a flurry of elbows. Swerve talked trash and fired up Omega, which resulted in Omega kicking him in the face.
Omega lined up for a knee strike, but Swerve popped up and delivered a powerslam for a near fall. Swerve signaled for a V-Trigger of his own, but Omega fired up and got in his face. Swerve hit the ropes, but Omega delivered a knee strike, and followed up with a second one. Omega then picked up Swerve for a One Winged Angel, but Swerve escaped. Strickland attempted a Vertebreaker, but Omega slipped out for another attempt at the One Winged Angel. Swerve gouged his eyes to escape again, and delivered a Vertebreaker for another close near fall.
Swerve climbed to the top rope, but Omega avoided another Swerve Stomp. Omega then delivered more knee strikes, and finally landed the One Winged Angel and got the win.
Kenny Omega defeated Swerve Strickland at 20:44
After the match, Omega celebrated as he sold exhaustion. Rush vs. Darby Allin was announced as the main event, and the commentary team introduced a video package that recapped some of his most outrageous stunts over the years.
My Take: Another very strong match from Swerve and Omega. I liked the match back in February a bit better, simply because I feel like I’ve seen the Omega match story of “Can he finally hit the One Winged Angel?” play out many many times over the years.
Will Ospreay was backstage and addressed Pac. He said he had an issue with anyone who associates with Jon Moxley, and called him a liar and told him he’d see him in Winnipeg to sort it out personally. He then addressed Jon Moxley, and how he said he had to put him in a timeout. Ospreay said he owed Moxley a debt of gratitude for the time with his son, but he would alter his life for all the fear and panic he caused his wife, mum, and son. He called out Moxley for Dynasty, and called him a MFer.
In the arena, The Death Riders made their entrance with Jon Moxley, Daniel Garcia, and Marina Shafir representing in a mixed trios match. They were followed by Zayda Steel, Darius Martin, and Dante Martin.
2. Jon Moxley, Daniel Garcia, and Marina Shafir vs. Darius Martin, Dante Martin, and Zayda Steel: The Death Riders jumped Top Flight and Steel to start the match. Garcia and Moxley sent the Martins into the barricade on the floor while Shafir beat down Steel in the ring. Steel fired back with a kick and a top rope hurracarrana. Darius Martin tagged in and faced Daniel Garcia. They performed some mat wrestling and reversals before Garcia took control with some strikes. Martin replied with a back elbow and a leaping clothesline for a one count.
Moxley then tagged in and beat down Darius with some kicks in the corner. Steel and Top Flight managed to clear the heels from the ring and deliver a triple suicide dive to the floor heading into the break…[c]
Moxley delivered some heavy strikes and chops, but Dante was able to fire back with a dropkick. Dante Martin got confused and ended up landing a kick on Marina Shafir, and then made a tag to Steel. She entered the match and delivered a knee strike for a two count. Steel then attempted a flying cross body, but Shafir held onto her and rolled through. Wheeler Yuta further interfered and Steel was neutralized temporarily. Moxley and Shafir set up for a Doomsday Device on Steel, but she fought free and sent Moxley crashing into the turnbuckle.
Things broke down with Christopher Danield and Yuta’s involvement. Darius ended up in a Dragon Tamer from Garcia, and Moxley stomped on his head. Garcia covered and got the win.
The Death Riders defeated Top Flight and Zayda Steel at 11:56
After the match, Moxley got the microphone and addressed WIll Ospreay. He told Ospreay whatever issue he thinks he had with him, it’s not even personal, but if he wanted a big fat grudge match at the PPV he’s got it. Moxley then warned him not to let his mouth get him in trouble in the meantime. A video package for the Young Bucks then aired, where they said they were coming after the AEW World Tag Team Championships and they wouldn’t let anyone get in their way.
Speedball Mike Bailey made his ring entrance. Rocky Romero was already in the ring.
3. Speedball Mike Bailey vs. Rocky Romero: Early on Romero got off to a fast start, but he was quickly blitzed by Bailey. He sent Romero to the floor and delivered a springboard moonsault. He attempted to follow up with a spinning kick, but Romero hid in the ropes to get the referee’s attention, and then made a scene out of celebrating his brilliance. Bailey took advantage by delivering back to back spin kicks, and then an Ultimate Weapon from the top rope for the win. He didn’t appear to land on Romero much if at all with the knees.
Speedball Mike Bailey defeated Rocky Romero at 2:47
After the match, we got a recap of MJF’s victory at Revolution. He will appear later in the show…[c]
My Take: A couple of matches in quick succession there. Both had quite predictable finishes. Moxley’s post match promo felt a little weak given that Ospreay sounded like he wanted to kill him a few minutes earlier. Bailey’s win over Romero didn’t have much suspense but they kept the match tight so I didn’t mind.
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