By Jason Powell, ProWrestling.net Editor (@prowrestlingnet)
AEW Dynasty Pre-Show
Vancouver, British Columbia, at Rogers Arena
Streamed live April 12, 2026, on AEW social media platforms
-The pre-show was hosted by Renee Paquette, Jeff Jarrett, Paul Wight, and RJ City.
-Footage aired from earlier in the day of Paquette attempting to interview TBS Champion Willow Nightingale. Kamille attacked Willow and left her lying. Kamille looked into the camera and said, “I’m back, baby.” Paquette stood on the stage and said Kamille would be in action tonight.
Powell’s POV: Kamille returned to AEW television days before her run on the American Gladiators reboot premieres on Prime Video. Coincidence? Either way, it’s good to see her again.
-The broadcast team of Excalibur, Nigel McGuinness, and Tony Schiavone checked in from their desk at ringside. Ring announcer Arkady Aura delivered introductions for the opening match while the entrances took place.
1. Marina Shafir vs. Alex Windsor. The fans cheered when the bell rang to start the match. Shafir was dominant early. Windsor came back briefly, but Shafir cut it off with a uranage. Shafir threw a kick at Windsor, who fired up and took more. Windsor got up and caught Shafir’s leg when she threw another kick. Windsor headbutted Shafir twice. Windsor followed up with a Pumphandle Half Nelson Driver and got the three count…
Alex Windsor beat Marina Shafir in 8:55.
Powell’s POV: I’m mildly surprised by Windsor going over. I probably shouldn’t be since Shafir’s last singles win in AEW was back on January 14 when she beat Zayda Steel (she had a singles win in ROH after that).
2. Kamille vs. Big Anne. Big Anne’s entrance was not televised. Kamille dominated the match and hoisted up Anne in a torture rack before slamming her to the mat and pinning her…
Kamille beat Big Anne in 1:25.
After the match, Willow Nightingale blew off a referee and a crew member who tried to stop her from going to the ring. Kamille attacked Willow as she was coming through the ropes and worked her over for good heat. Kamille dropped Willow with a pump kick and then stood over her. Schiavone said Willow’s shoulder is still bothering her…
Powell’s POV: Just a quick squash win. I imagine that this will lead to Kamille challenging for the TBS Title soon.
3. Jack Perry vs. Mark Davis for the AEW National Championship. Both entrances were televised.
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