AEW Dynamite Preview (1/22/25): Cope vs. PAC, World Tag Title Defense, Kenny Omega-Will Ospreay Face-Off

One Big Thing

“The Rated R Superstar” Cope faces AEW World Trios Champion PAC in their first-ever singles match, as tensions escalate between Cope and The Death Riders faction.

Why It Matters

This match represents a crucial step in Cope’s path toward AEW World Champion Jon Moxley, while testing his resolve against one of The Death Riders’ most dangerous members.

Key Details

• Location: Knoxville Coliseum in Knoxville, TN
• Broadcast: 8pm ET/7pm CT on TBS and MAX
• International: Available on AEW PLUS and TSN in Canada

Full Card Breakdown

AEW World Tag Team Championship

Private Party (c) vs. Hurt Syndicate

• First title defense for Private Party since beating Action Andretti and Lio Rush
• Hurt Syndicate earned shot after victory in recent trios match
• MVP expected at ringside

Additional Matches

• Julia Hart vs. Jamie Hayter – Rematch from their controversial encounter three weeks ago
• Samoa Joe vs. Nick Wayne – Joe’s first Dynamite match since July 2024
• AR Fox vs. Swerve Strickland – Their 10th career one-on-one meeting

Featured Segment

Kenny Omega and Will Ospreay face-to-face confrontation

By The Numbers

• Private Party’s 83rd match as a team – most in AEW history
• Swerve leads AR Fox 5-4 in their career head-to-head matches
• 6 months since Samoa Joe’s last AEW appearance

What’s Next

AEW heads to Jacksonville’s Daily’s Place for COLLISION: HOMECOMING 2025, featuring:

• AEW Women’s World Championship: Mariah May (c) vs. Toni Storm
• Gates of Agony vs. Brody King & Buddy Matthews
• Undisputed Kingdom vs. Garcia, Menard & Parker

What impact will tonight’s matches have on the road to COLLISION: HOMECOMING 2025? Share your thoughts in the comments below.