By Jake Barnett, ProWrestling.net Co-Senior Staffer (@jakebarnett)
AEW Dynamite (Episode 347)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at the Liacouras Center
Simulcast live May 27, 2026, on TBS and HBO Max
The show began with Excalibur announcing the remainder of the Owen Hart Tournament opening round matches will take place tonight. Renee Paquette was shown interviewing Will Ospreay after his match at Double or Nothing on Sunday. He said his neck felt good and he was going to the doctor to get some ice. He ran into Kenny Omega, and they discussed the Death Riders. Omega said he was no stranger to them, and he was worried Ospreay can’t trust those guys.
He questioned why Ospreay didn’t come to him for help, and Ospreay said he’s not there every week. Omega said he can’t be there every week because he doesn’t recover the same as he used to, mentally or physically. Omega told him to be careful. Moxley walked in and told him that was good advice, because they all had skeletons in their closet. Omega told Ospreay he can call him anytime, and Ospreay told Omega not to give up on the World Title.
In the arena, Kevin Knight made his entrance to boos from the live crowd. Video played during his entrance of Knight’s attack on Darby Allin after the PPV. Taz and Tony Schiavone joined Excalibur on commentary. A “fuck you Kevin” chant broke out, and he replied that he expected no less from the demented sickos. Knight demanded respect while he held the microphone, and said everyone has been asking him why he did what he did.
He said he told Darby Allin not to let him down, or let the people down, and he blew it. Knight continued and said he wasn’t going to trust the process anymore, and he needed to do what he had to do. He reminded the crowd that he was the last person who humbled MJF, and it should have been him in the main event, but instead he was in the back on the bench. Knight said he’s not a bench player, he’s a highlight reel. He recalled Darby telling him not to waste any time, so when he couldn’t get the job done he didn’t waste any time leaving him in a pool of his own blood.
Mike Bailey interrupted and told Knight he hears what he’s saying, but said his ambition is his best and worst quality. He called Knight impatient, and said he gets ahead of himself and makes mistakes. Bailey said what Knight did was a mistake, but if he owns up to it and apologizes they can still make things right. Knight acted like he was going to walk away, but then ambushed Bailey and hit him with the microphone. He then picked him up and delivered a Uranage.
Backstage, Ricochet was interviewed regarding Chris Jericho. He dismissed any fears about Jericho and said they only won on Sunday because of a seven on one ambush. Ricochet said everyone was banned from ringside tonight, and that means no other guys will be there to bail him out tonight. Ricochet said he has two wins over Jericho, and that’s something he will never have over him.
Back in the arena, Chris Jericho made his ring entrance. He was followed by Ricochet.
1. Ricochet vs. Chris Jericho: Ricochet got off to a hot start and grounded Jericho. The action spilled outside as Jericho made a comeback. Jericho dove off the apron onto Ricochet on the floor. He then cleared the announce desk, and after a brief struggle applied the Walls of Jericho on top of it. He then dragged Ricochet back onto the apron, but the tides were turned as Ricochet tripped him and then shoved him into the ring steps…[c]
My Take: An interesting open with Ospreay and Omega. Perhaps they are angling towards the two of them to have a match in Montreal before the All In PPV?
Jericho delivered a Death Valley Driver on the apron, and both men were down on the floor. They battled back and forth on the apron until Jericho was able to hit a double axe handle from the top rope. He then delivered a back elbow and a brainbuster for a near fall. Jericho sold back and lower body pain and narrowly kicked out of a near fall attempt. He managed to dig deep and apply another Walls of Jericho, but Ricochet attacked his legs to break the hold.
Ricochet rolled up Jericho for a two count. He then used Aubrey Edwards as a distraction and delivered a low blow. He delivered a Ricosault and covered for a close near fall. Ricochet then went for a 630 from the top, but came up with nothing. Jericho delivered a Codebreaker, but Ricochet kicked out at two. He delivered a Judas Effect and a Lionsault for the win.
Chris Jericho defeated Ricochet at 13:58
After the match, Jericho sold his leg injury before being ambushed by Tommaso Ciampa. He tackled Jericho and pummeled him on the ground before lowering his knee pad and delivering a running strike to the face. Backstage, Andrade said that he was now focused on defeating MJF for the world title now that the stupid Stadium Stampede is over. He asked MJF if he really believes he is better than a real latino man, and then asked “How you know?”
My Take: A decent opener. Jericho is very clearly a few gears behind Ricochet at this point in his career. The story being told with his legs was a little strange given they just went with the Lionsault for the finish anyways. But I think Tommaso Ciampa is a better matchup stylistically for Jericho so this is a good transition.
Orange Cassidy made his ring entrance, followed by Lio Rush, Brian Cage and Rush..
2. Orange Cassidy vs. Lio Rush vs. Rush vs. Brian Cage: Cassidy and Lio Rush were sent to the floor so Rush and Cage could battle in the ring. They traded heavy shots and slams. Lio and Cassidy snuck back into the ring as both Cage and Rush were down to get two count covers. Cassidy wanted nothing to do with Lio Rush, who was leaking a black substance from his mouth. Lio attempted a sunset flip, but Cassidy put his hands in his pockets. He then hit the ropes and delivered a shotgun dropkick.
Lio recovered and sent Cassidy to the floor with a handstand kick. He then tried to dive at Brian Cage, who easily caught him. Orange Cassidy then hit the ropes and knocked down both men on the floor. Rush hit the ropes and performed his tranquilo pose…[c]
Cage gained control of the match and delivered a Falcon Arrow to Lio Rush for a near fall. Cage then caught Cassidy coming off the top rope, but Cassidy reversed into a Stundog Millionaire and a DDT for a close near fall. The Callis family appeared, including a returning Jake Doyle. The Conglomgeration then appeared and everybody brawled to the back, leaving Rush and Lio Rush in the ring. Lio delivered a spear and covered for a close near fall. He then climbed to the top rope, but missed a Frog Splash. Rush took the action to the floor and choked Lio with a camera cable.
He then set Lio up in the corner and delivered The Horns and got the win.
Rush defeated Lio Rush, Orange Cassidy, and Brian Cage at 12:09
Renee Paquette interviewed MJF backstage. He dragged the AEW Championship on the ground while holding onto his Burberry Belt. Kevin Knight approached, and MJF told him he appreciated the respectful gesture he showed him by attacking Darby Allin. Knight said he didn’t do it for him, he did it because that World Championship opportunity belonged to him. Kyle Fletcher then approached Knight with Don Callis, and they indicated Fletcher wanted the TNT Title back. A Mark Briscoe video package then aired..[c]
My Take: A spotfest that didn’t accomplish much other than filling time.
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