One Big Thing
Tonight’s AEW Dynamite features a historic Fight Without Honor six-man tag team match, marking the first time this ROH stipulation appears on AEW television. The Learning Tree (ROH Champion Chris Jericho, Big Bill, and Bryan Keith) face The Conglomeration (Mark Briscoe, Kyle O’Reilly, and Tomohiro Ishii) in what promises to be a brutal affair.
Why It Matters
• The Fight Without Honor stipulation has a rich 22-year history in ROH, with only 24 matches under this ruleset
• This marks the first time this match type appears on AEW programming
• The personal rivalry between Jericho and Briscoe escalates beyond the ROH World Championship
Key Matchups
Adam Cole vs. Malakai Black
• Cole’s second match since returning from injury
• Historical note: Black holds victories in all their previous one-on-one meetings
• Winner moves closer to potential Full Gear match with MJF
Darby Allin & Orange Cassidy vs. PAC & Claudio Castagnoli
• Cassidy and Allin reunite after successful 8-1 run as partners in 2023
• Important momentum builder for Cassidy ahead of his World Title shot at Full Gear
• First time these specific combinations have met in AEW
Spotlight Story
The Hurt Syndicate’s arrival sends shockwaves through AEW as Bobby Lashley joins forces with MVP and Shelton Benjamin. Last week’s attack on Swerve Strickland signals their intentions to dominate the promotion.
By The Numbers
• 750+ days: Penelope Ford’s absence from AEW television before her recent return
• 13 months: Adam Cole’s injury layoff before last week’s return
• 24: Total Fight Without Honor matches in ROH history
What are your thoughts on Bobby Lashley joining AEW and potentially targeting Swerve Strickland? Share your predictions in the comments below.