One big thing: Title vs. Title clash headlines anniversary show
AEW World Champion Bryan Danielson faces AEW Continental Champion Kazuchika Okada in a high-stakes match, headlining Dynamite’s 5-year anniversary episode.
• The Continental Title will only be at stake for the first 20 minutes of the 60-minute time limit match.
• This is the third one-on-one encounter between Danielson and Okada in 16 months.
• Their previous matches resulted in injuries for Danielson, including a broken arm and fractured orbital bone.
Why it matters
This match could potentially crown a double champion, significantly impacting AEW’s title landscape just ten days before the WrestleDream 2024 pay-per-view.
Other key matches
AEW International Championship: Will Ospreay vs. Ricochet
• First one-on-one match between the two since August 2017.
• Both wrestlers have extensive history together, dating back to 2013.
• Ricochet earned his title shot with recent victories over Kyle Fletcher, Sammy Guevara, and The Beast Mortos.
Dr. Britt Baker D.M.D. vs. Serena Deeb
• Baker returns to her alma mater, where she’s undefeated (4-0) in AEW.
• First-ever singles match between Baker and Deeb in AEW.
“Hangman” Adam Page vs. Juice Robinson
• First one-on-one match between the two, despite facing each other in tag and multi-man matches since 2016.
• Stems from recent conflict during a Lumberjack match at Collision: Grand Slam 2024.
By the numbers
• 5: Years since AEW Dynamite’s debut
• 9: Previous one-on-one matches between Ospreay and Ricochet
• 13: Matches involving both Page and Robinson, but never in singles competition
The bottom line: AEW’s 5-year anniversary show is packed with high-stakes matches and potential title changes, setting the stage for WrestleDream 2024.
What match are you most looking forward to on this anniversary edition of Dynamite? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
