One big thing: AEW World Champion Swerve Strickland delivers a chilling warning to Bryan Danielson
In the main event of AEW Dynamite, Swerve Strickland defeated Wheeler Yuta via referee stoppage, then brutally attacked Bryan Danielson with a House Call kick.
• Strickland to Danielson: “I’m going to force you to retire because that’s what I’m going to do when I cripple you!”
• The attack comes less than two weeks before their championship match at AEW All In: London.
Why it matters
This escalation raises the stakes for the AEW World Championship match at Wembley Stadium, potentially marking the end of Bryan Danielson’s illustrious career.
Other key moments
TBS Championship retention
• Champion Mercedes Moné defeated Hikaru Shida with help from Kamille.
• Dr. Britt Baker made a surprise appearance, attacking Moné post-match.
Casino Gauntlet qualifier
• Orange Cassidy won a three-way match against Kyle O’Reilly and Roderick Strong.
• Cassidy earns the number one spot in the Casino Gauntlet at All In: London.
Tag Team Championship controversy
• The Young Bucks retained their titles against The Acclaimed via disqualification.
• FTR’s interference led to the DQ, causing tension between the teams.
What’s next
• This Saturday on Collision: The Acclaimed vs. FTR, with the winners facing The Young Bucks at All In: London.
• Next Wednesday on Dynamite: Claudio Castagnoli challenges Kazuchika Okada for the AEW Continental Championship.
The bottom line
AEW Dynamite set the stage for several high-stakes matches at All In: London, with Swerve Strickland’s actions against Bryan Danielson adding a personal and potentially career-ending dimension to their upcoming title bout.
What do you think about Swerve Strickland’s actions against Bryan Danielson? Will this be Danielson’s final match? Leave your thoughts in the comments below!
