AEW Dynamite Preview: Fallout from Forbidden Door 2024

One big thing: Ospreay defends International Title against Garcia

Will Ospreay puts his AEW International Championship on the line against Daniel Garcia tonight on Dynamite, just days after failing to capture the AEW World Title from Swerve Strickland at Forbidden Door 2024.

Why it matters:

• This match was set up before Forbidden Door, with Ospreay confidently promising Garcia both the International and World Title shots.
• Garcia enters on an 8-match win streak, hungry for his first AEW championship.
• Ospreay’s first loss in AEW could leave him vulnerable, opening the door for Garcia to capitalize.

By the numbers:

• Ospreay was 18-0 in AEW singles matches before losing to Strickland
• Garcia is 11-1 in his last 12 matches

Other key matches and segments:

• Owen Hart Foundation Tournament matches:
– Jeff Jarrett vs. The Elite’s Wild Card pick (Men’s Quarterfinal)
– Bryan Danielson vs. PAC (Men’s Semifinal)
– Kris Statlander vs. Willow Nightingale (Women’s Semifinal)

• Dr. Britt Baker D.M.D. addresses her return at Forbidden Door

• Celebration for Mercedes Moné’s dual championship victory

• Trios match: HOOK, Katsuyori Shibata, & Samoa Joe vs. Cage of Agony

The big picture:

Tonight’s Dynamite kicks off the road to AEW All In: London 2024 at Wembley Stadium. Wrestlers will be jockeying for position and momentum as they aim for spots on the card at one of wrestling’s most historic venues.

What do you think will be the most impactful moment from tonight’s Dynamite? Share your predictions in the comments below!