AEW Dynamite this week was full of surprises, intense rivalries, and major hints at who could be the next AEW World Champion. From shocking debuts to title matches and growing tension among top stars, the road to AEW’s biggest championship just got even more exciting.
Kenny Omega, Hangman Page, and Swerve Strickland Eye the AEW World Championship
The show kicked off with Kenny Omega facing Rocky Romero. Omega won in dominant fashion after hitting his signature move, the One Winged Angel. After the match, he made it clear that he has his eyes set on the AEW World Championship, currently held by MJF.
But Omega isn’t the only one chasing the gold. His former tag partner and ex-champion, Hangman Adam Page, came out to confront him. Page told Omega he’d rather be his ally than his opponent, but when it comes to the world title, he’s ready to fight him for it. Page confidently stated that he would be the next champion—no one else.
Swerve Strickland interrupted the moment, claiming he too is willing to do whatever it takes to become world champion. The three stood face to face, all with one goal: to be the next top guy in AEW.
Andrade Defeats Swerve, Faces Kenny Omega Next
Later in the main event, Andrade El Idolo took on Swerve Strickland and came out on top after using a low blow followed by his finisher. With this win, Andrade now moves on to face Kenny Omega next week—another big match with possible title implications.
MJF Confronted by All Contenders
Backstage, MJF, the AEW World Champion, was interviewed and faced interruptions from all the key contenders. One by one, they approached him, ending with Hangman Page giving him a serious stare before MJF drove off—clearly under pressure.
Tommaso Ciampa Makes Shock AEW Debut
In one of the night’s biggest surprises, longtime WWE star Tommaso Ciampa made his AEW debut. After Mark Briscoe successfully defended his TNT Championship against El Clon, he issued an open challenge for Saturday’s AEW Collision. Ciampa came out, walked up to Briscoe, and kissed him on the cheek before leaving. The announce team confirmed the match is official for Collision.
Women’s Division Heats Up
Kris Statlander successfully defended her AEW Women’s World Championship against Thekla, who had been gunning for the title for weeks. After the match, Megan Bayne showed up to confront Statlander, signaling she’s next in line for a title shot.
Moxley Wins Again; Okada and Fletcher Settle Issues
Jon Moxley defeated Ace Austin in a Continental Championship Eliminator Match. Meanwhile, Kazuchika Okada and Kyle Fletcher finally buried their rivalry over the controversial “screwdriver” incident from Worlds End. Okada admitted to using the weapon and apologised, with Fletcher accepting it, ending their feud.
FTR Retain Tag Titles With Help From Moxley and Death Riders
In tag team action, FTR defended their AEW World Tag Team Championships against Davis and Doyle. They got some help from Moxley and The Death Riders, who interfered and hit Davis with a title belt. FTR capitalised and used the Shatter Machine to win.
The Young Bucks Announce Their Return
A video aired teasing the return of The Young Bucks, who claimed they were coming back to dominate the tag team division. The announce team confirmed they’ll return next week on AEW Dynamite.
Brody King vs. MJF Official for Next Week
In a tense segment, MJF tried addressing the AEW crowd but was quickly interrupted by Brody King. King challenged MJF, and it was revealed that Tony Khan made their match official for next week. If King wins, he’ll get a title shot at AEW Dynamite: Australia.
AEW Dynamite Results: 29 January 2026
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| Kenny Omega vs Rocky Romero | Omega won |
| Jon Moxley vs Ace Austin | Moxley won |
| Mark Briscoe vs El Clon (TNT Title) | Briscoe retained |
| Kris Statlander vs Thekla (Women’s World Title) | Statlander retained |
| FTR vs Davis & Doyle (Tag Titles) | FTR retained |
| Andrade El Idolo vs Swerve Strickland | Andrade won |
