AEW Dynamite Review. 26.3.2026.

Written By Patrick O'malley.

Kenny Omega vs Swerve Strickland No1 Contendership vs EVP Status.

I'm suprised that this went on first. The Match was a PPV level affair being played out on national TV. Both mens selling was the main backbone of how this Match played out, as the physicality became the story of what was to come. The near falls added drama to what was an already excellent Match. Kenny got the win, and these are my thoughts. This is one of the best bookings decisions that Tony Khan has made in a long time. This when you look at another Match, and segment on this show,  you can see a clear route to Wembley when you look at the bigger picture. I loved this.

Will Osperay Segment.

Will Osperay was in the mood to do some f****** swearing next, as he called out Pac, and challenged Jon Moxley to a Match at Dynasty. This was sensational stuff. Will vs Pac next week, yes please. There Match at All Out 2024 was a banger, so I can't wait to see this one. I think a certain someone who works for Whatculture is feeling a bit scared. I hear that Will hates honourary Geordies aswell.

Deathriders vs Top Flight And Zeda Steel.

When I started watching this Match at 9am in the morning. I forgot just how good Top Flight are as a team. Top Flight have been working a lot on ROH, so if you've missed them on TV, then this was for you. I liked the Matches within the Match, as chaos on the outside from the likes of Christopher Daniels, and. Wheeler Yuta gave life to the fire, as The Deathriders got the win when Mox gave Darius Martin a stomp for the win. Jon then accepted Will Challenge For Dynasty. I fully expect the Continental Championship to be put on the line during this Match, this is my clear path to All In for Will.

The Bucks Are Back.

This route of booking for The Young Bucks is the way that AEW should take them, because on there way back to the belts they should put on banger Match, after banger Match.

Speedball Mike Bailey vs Rocky Romero.

This would've been better placed on Collision. The Match was decent, and Bailey got the win. Kenny Omega vs Speedball Mike Bailey at a later date, oh go on then AEW if you must.

MJF Segment.

This arguably the moment of the night, and the best thing on the show. MJF came out, and was in full promo force upon his return, after taking a trip to Disneyland. He came out and didn't hold back as he laid into insulting Hangman Adam Page. He went through his arsenal of promos, and was then met by Kenny Omega. The thing with Kenny Omega is that he's not known for fire promos, because he delivers his words with pure simplicity, but this was awesome, you could get another sense of the grasp of were AEW is going with it's Main Event scene, and it's really exciting. The minor dual that both men had last night was great and is a fantastic way to set up for next week. MJF vs Kenny Omega at Dynasty. I have no words. This segment was awesome.

Cope And Cage Segment.

In a segment that was recorded earlier in the day by Renee Paquette. Copeland promised revenge on FTR whilst Cage just acted like my asshole, and I loved him for it.  This led to FTR coming out, and doing what both Dax And Cash do bes. Deliver a promo with pure hatred, and self indulgence, also Tony Schiavone, I agree with. It's a miracle that the Glourious man known as Big Stoke can walk again. Ladies of the night look out.

Orange Cassidy And Roderick Strong vs Clark Connors And David Finlay.

This Match did nothing for me, and was the lowest point of the broadcast. I just couldn't connect with this. Clark, and. Finlay got the win. That's it.

Divine Dominion Vingnette.

Ok ladies I get that your the new Tag Champs, but no one likes a pair of gloaters. I'm not connecting with these two. And i'm not sure why.

Kyle Fletcher Segment.

Kyle embraced Konosuke Takestita, and just like that the band was back together. I think that Okada might have something to say about this. I sense an implosion is coming.

Thekla vs Mina Shirakowa AEW Womens Championship.

With the slot that both ladies were given, you could get the sense that both ladies tried their best to get there stuff in, and this Match was pure evidence of my point. The physicality was good, and their chemistry followed this pattern. Thekla retained. A lot has been said about Toni Storms absence, and the only thing that I have to say is this. I hope that she's ok, and doing, well, because that should at the front of fans minds.

The Demand segment.

Ok this was a thing. I don't think this was a good idea. Ricochet has been involved in some pretty awful controversy, in which he insulted a fan online for having m.s. I'm not the type of person who would lobby for someone to lose there job, but this isn't a good look for him, or the company. The controversy is still being talked about, so this is a bad idea to put him on TV at this time.

Rush vs Darby Allin No Count Out Match.

I'm just going to say, if you were one of those people who raised there voice by chanting displeasure towards ice, then I applaud you. I love the fact that Pro Wrestling fans are becoming sports answer to Rage Against The Machine, because it's needed. These pages have no time for racism or any kind of bullying. The Match was great, and had some solid moments, from Rush teasing the ball to the fans, to Darby proving once again that he has no back, by taking some bad looking bumps, to him getting the win by roll up, and was then taken out by Mark Davis, and beaten down by the rest of TDCWO, to take the show of the air. The continuing teases and easter eggs for the Main Event scene is ever evolving, and it's exciting to see.

Overview Of AEW Dynamite.

This weeks Dynamite is a reminder of just where AEW is going with it's Main Event, whilst the mid card continues to develop, as we head onto the next PPV, which is part of the long and winding road, as we head to Wembley this Summer.

This weeks AEW Dynamite is a solid 8/10.