AEW Dynamite Results Coverage, Reactions and Highlights for January 1, 2025

Tonight’s AEW Dynamite: Fight for the Fallen, airing January 1, 2025, is set to deliver an action-packed show with major developments and must-see moments. The event will take place at Harrah’s Cherokee Center in Asheville, North Carolina.

The show kicks off at 8:00 PM EST, and Ringside News will be providing live updates with match-by-match results and key highlights. Stay locked into this page for all the latest coverage, and join the conversation in the comments below as Dynamite unfolds.

AEW Dynamite Results (1/1/2025):

The first AEW Dynamite of the year kicks off with a brand new opening video and theme song, featuring “I’m So Excited” by Jesse Spano (yes, the iconic Saved by the Bell song). Excalibur welcomes viewers to the Fight For the Fallen episode and previews the night’s lineup.

Jon Moxley cuts a fiery promo in front of his Death Rider soldiers, vowing to destroy the AEW World Championship, still hidden in a briefcase. He acknowledges Adam Copeland, stating, “I know exactly what he’s about,” as clips of their interaction at AEW Worlds End 2024 and their upcoming Trios match tonight play.

We then shift backstage to Rated-FTR, dressed in matching t-shirts in Asheville, N.C. Adam Copeland, Dax Harwood, and Cash Wheeler each speak in turn. Copeland mentions seeing fear in Mox at Worlds End, adding that tonight will be fun. Harwood wraps it up with, “Rated-FTR… out!”

Orange Cassidy vs. “Hangman” Adam Page

Orange Cassidy’s theme hits as Justin Roberts introduces him for the first match. He enters the ring as Hangman Page’s music follows, and he gets a “Cowboy sh*t!” chant. The bell rings and the match begins.

They trade strikes early, with Page attempting a Buckshot Lariat, but Cassidy dodges it. Cassidy rolls out of the ring, and Hangman follows, only for Cassidy to catch him with a roll-up for a near fall. Page responds by throwing Cassidy into the corner and landing a hammer throw into the opposite turnbuckle.

Cassidy manages to dodge a corner strike from Page, but is sent flying off the apron with a right hand. Page throws Cassidy into the barricade twice, stopping the ref’s count, before attempting a powerbomb. Cassidy counters with a back body drop and then sends Hangman into the barricade.

Cassidy lands a series of punches but breaks the count, leaving the ring only to be met by Hangman’s right hand. Cassidy tries to dive onto Hangman, but is caught and slammed onto the entrance ramp. The match continues as Excalibur leads into a mid-match commercial break.

The action picks up with intense back-and-forth momentum. Hangman Page secures the victory after dodging an Orange Punch and hitting his own Buckshot Lariat for the pin. After the match, Page doesn’t stop and continues his attack on Cassidy, delivering two Dead Eyes. He also takes out Christopher Daniels.

Winner: Hangman Page

Backstage, Jay White cuts a promo, expressing frustration that 2025 isn’t starting as he had planned. He blames Wheeler Yuta for costing him his chance to win the AEW World Championship at AEW Worlds End 2024. White vows to make Yuta feel his anger over and over again. He remains focused on his path to Moxley at Maximum Carnage, promising to win tonight and conquer the Casino Gauntlet next week.

The Acclaimed vs. Hurt Syndicate

The Acclaimed’s theme hits as Max Caster enters, holding signs like Sammy Guevara did in his early AEW days, though he doesn’t rap. He and Anthony Bowens settle in the ring, with split-screen footage showing Bowens cutting off Caster’s rap attempt.

Their music fades, and The Hurt Syndicate’s theme plays. MVP leads Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin to the ring, getting the fans to chant along, “We hurt people! We hurt people!”—a growing sing-along tradition for the group.

The bell rings, and Lashley attacks both Caster and Bowens to start the match strong. MVP joins commentary as Lashley and Caster are the legal men for their teams. MVP explains that Caster took too long to respond to The Hurt Syndicate’s business card, leading Lashley and Benjamin to tell him, “We don’t want ’em.”

Lashley continues to dominate, clotheslining Caster out of the ring before tagging in Benjamin. “The Standard of Excellence” takes over on the floor, and the assault continues when they return to the ring. Bowens abandons Caster, and Lashley re-enters, nearly decapitating Caster with a spear and chokeslam. He then locks in the Hurt Lock for the win. MVP chants, “We hurt people!” as the match concludes.

After a brief word from Swerve Strickland about tonight’s main event, we head to a commercial break.

Winners: Hurt Syndicate

After a quick word from Swerve Strickland about tonight’s main event, we head to a commercial break. When we return, Jamie Hayter makes her way to the ring for one-on-one action. Next, Julia Hart enters with a House of Black-style entrance. The bell rings, and the match is underway.

House of Black’s Julia Hart vs. Jamie Hayter

The action is back-and-forth in the early moments, but Hart takes control, bouncing Hayter’s head off the steel steps at ringside. The match continues as we head into a mid-match commercial break.

When we return from the break, Jamie Hayter makes her way to the ring for one-on-one action. Julia Hart follows with a House of Black-style entrance. The bell rings, and we’re officially underway.

After some early back-and-forth action, Hart gains the upper hand, bouncing Hayter’s head off the steel steps at ringside. We then head to a mid-match commercial break as the bout continues. Upon returning, the action is back in the ring, with Hayter now taking control of the offense.

Hart fights back into control and heads to the top rope. She attempts a moonsault, but Hayter moves, and Hart lands on her feet, only to slip and fall onto her butt before quickly rolling back up. Hayter locks in a submission and cranks away, but Hart powers up, still trapped in the hold. Hayter delivers a Death Valley Driver onto her knee, followed by a lariat for a near fall.

Hayter climbs to the middle ropes, but Hart sweeps her legs out, causing Hayter to take a nasty bump. Hayter clutches her shoulder and ribs as the referee checks on her. Hart grabs an arrow from ringside and heads to the ring. The referee tries to dispose of it, but while distracted, Hart sprays mist into Hayter’s eyes for the win.

Winner: Julia Hart

A “Kenny Omega — Next Week” vignette airs, hyping the return of “The Cleaner” to Dynamite next Wednesday. Following that, we see a video message from Kazuchika Okada, referencing Omega and ending with him calling someone a “b*tch.”

We then return to the arena, where the ring is covered in a red carpet. Mercedes Mone’s theme hits, and she makes her way to the ring, doing her signature bounce-dance. She settles in with the TBS title on her shoulder and the NJPW STRONG Women’s title on a podium.

Mone introduces a video highlighting her AEW debut last year, her successful 2024, both in AEW and internationally. She then turns her attention to Mina Shirakawa, declaring she’s coming for the RevPro Championship. “And just remember, Mone changes everything!” she adds.

After the video wraps up, we cut to The Undisputed Kingdom backstage. Adam Cole vows that 2025 will be their year now that they are back together and running at full strength. Roderick Strong adds that he plans to win tonight’s three-way match and reminds the group that it’s every man for himself in the Casino Gauntlet next week.

Back in the arena, The Undisputed Kingdom’s theme hits, and Roderick Strong makes his way to the ring. Next, Jay White’s entrance tune plays, and “Switchblade” walks out alone, settling into the ring. Finally, Swerve Strickland’s music plays, and he enters the arena accompanied by Prince Nana.

Roderick Strong vs. Jay White vs. Swerve Strickland

After the backstage promo, we head back to the arena, where The Undisputed Kingdom’s theme hits, and Roderick Strong enters the ring. Following him, Jay White’s entrance tune plays, and “Switchblade” makes his way to the ring solo. Finally, Swerve Strickland’s music hits, and he makes his way out accompanied by Prince Nana.

The bell rings, and we’re officially underway with this high-stakes three-way match. Swerve gets off to a strong start, but Jay White quickly dumps him to the floor. Roderick Strong then takes control, standing tall as the only man left on his feet. With the action continuing, we shift gears and head into a mid-match commercial break.

Back from the break, all three men are down in the ring, but Swerve Strickland is the first to get to his feet. The others rise as well, but Strickland stays aggressive, sending Strong into White with a powerbomb in the corner. He follows up with a body slam on Jay White and covers him, but Roderick Strong breaks it up.

Strong stops a Flatliner attempt and sends Strickland out of the ring before hitting a big suplex on White for a nearfall. Jay leaves the ring as Swerve re-enters, stomping Roderick before attempting a House Call. White intervenes, setting up for a Blade Runner, but Strickland counters, knocking Jay down and heading for the turnbuckle. Strong intercepts him, allowing Jay to escape the ring.

Swerve kicks Strong from the apron before turning his attention to Jay White, running along the barricade to hit a pump kick on the Switchblade. However, Ricochet appears in the front row, attacking Swerve with a pair of golden scissors, dropping him to the floor. Back in the ring, Jay White hits a Blade Runner on Roderick Strong for the win.

Winner via pinfall: Jay White

Jay celebrates quickly as Ricochet stays at ringside, continuing his assault on Strickland. Prince Nana tries to intervene, but Ricochet stares him down and then attacks Swerve with the scissors, followed by a headbutt.

Ricochet isn’t done, as he sends Strickland back into the ring and grabs a steel chair. He sets it up and sits Strickland on it before delivering a Spirit Gun from the corner. The Undisputed Kingdom rushes to the ring for the save as Ricochet leaves with a sinister smile, watching his damage while the Kingdom checks on Strickland, awaiting the medic’s arrival.

Backstage, Alex Marvez tries to get a word from Jeff Jarrett’s crew, but “The Last Outlaw” himself appears and asks Marvez to leave. The group gathers as someone asks Jarrett if he’s sure about the announcement he plans to make tonight. Karen Jarrett assures him of her support, handing him a pair of his boots before he walks off.

Elsewhere, Mariah May hypes herself up, addressing the women’s division. She calls herself “the epic” and challenges the division to step up, claiming they can’t match her but inviting them to try.

At ringside, Jeff Jarrett’s music hits, and “The Last Outlaw” walks out with his boots draped over his shoulders. He enters the ring, sets the boots down, and grabs a microphone. Wishing Asheville a “slappy New Year,” Jarrett begins his address.

He reflects on his career, expressing gratitude for the journey, as the crowd chants “Double J.” Jarrett acknowledges the sadness of endings but also sees it as a chance to appreciate beginnings. He shares a story about what inspired the Jarrett family’s involvement in wrestling, focusing on 1986—the year he decided to pursue a career in professional wrestling.

Jarrett continues, reflecting on another pivotal moment in his career—the high-risk, high-reward decision to bet on himself in 2002 by starting his own promotion. He connects that moment to tonight, raising his boots as the crowd chants “no.”

Jarrett pauses before declaring, “Does the Last Outlaw have to ride off into the sunset?” The crowd buzzes, but Jarrett emphatically answers, “Hell no!” He shares a recurring thought: “When you’ve taken the biggest risks in your life, you’ve gained the biggest rewards.”

Jarrett then makes a major announcement: he has signed his final contract in professional wrestling, re-signing with AEW. The reason? “The Last Outlaw wants AEW gold.”

He sets his sights on the ultimate challenge, declaring himself for next week’s Casino Gauntlet Match. With confidence, Jarrett states his New Year’s resolution for 2025—to become the AEW World Champion.

A video package airs, highlighting HOOK’s escalating issues with Christian Cage. It concludes with HOOK issuing a challenge to the “Patriarch” of AEW. It’s confirmed that in two weeks at Maximum Carnage, Christian Cage will face HOOK in a highly anticipated showdown!

Back at ringside, Powerhouse Hobbs makes his way down the ramp as his opponents wait in the ring, ready for the match to begin.

Powerhouse Hobbs vs. Jon Cruz & Rob Killroy

Powerhouse Hobbs makes quick work of Killroy and Cruz in a total demolition. Let’s call it what it was—a one-sided beatdown. Hobbs secures the victory.

Winner via pinfall: Powerhouse Hobbs

Backstage, Alex Marvez asks Big Bill and Brian Keith a question no one really cares about: “Where is Chris Jericho?” Bill confirms Jericho isn’t here before turning his attention to Rated FTR. He runs down the trio and the city of Asheville, prompting Adam Copeland to fire back. Copeland calls Keith a “tumbleweed” and says Bill’s face “looks stupid,” issuing a challenge for Collision this Saturday. We go to commercial.

After the break, we hear from MJF following his match at Worlds End. The former World Champion mocks the Undisputed Kingdom before focusing on the AEW title he insists he never lost. Calling out “Dictator Jon,” MJF declares he wants his title back. “In 2025, the Devil gets his due… part two.”

MJF addresses his match at Worlds End, mocking the Undisputed Kingdom before shifting focus to the AEW World Championship he insists he never lost. Calling out “Dictator Jon,” MJF declares his intent to reclaim the title. “In 2025, the Devil gets his due… part two.”

Back at ringside, the Death Riders make their way through the crowd for the main event. As the trio enters the ring, it’s announced that Claudio Castagnoli will face Shota Umino at Wrestle Dynasty in the Tokyo Dome.

FTR’s music hits, and the Asheville crowd erupts as they step onto the stage. Moments later, Adam Copeland joins them, and the trio—dubbed Rated FTR—makes their way down the ramp to a massive ovation. They enter the ring, ready to kick off the main event!

Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli and Wheeler Yuta vs. Adam Copeland and FTR

The match kicks off with Dax Harwood and Wheeler Yuta trading strikes. Yuta sends Harwood into the ropes with a chop, but Dax counters with a shoulder tackle and follows up with a back body drop after sending Yuta into the corner. Harwood gains control and tags in Adam Copeland, who calls for Yuta to make a tag. Yuta obliges, bringing in Claudio Castagnoli.

Copeland and Claudio square off, with Copeland stopping Claudio’s attempts to take him down after being sent to the ropes. The two trade holds until Copeland sends Claudio to the outside and follows after him. However, Claudio distracts the referee, allowing Marina Shafir to blindside Copeland, driving him into the ring post. The momentum shifts as the match heads into a commercial break.

Back from the break, the Death Riders maintain control with Jon Moxley in the ring, landing punches on Adam Copeland before tagging in Claudio Castagnoli. Claudio methodically wears down the Rated R Superstar before bringing Wheeler Yuta into the match. Just as Yuta looks to capitalize, Copeland manages to tag in Cash Wheeler, and FTR storms the ring to shift the momentum.

Cash takes Yuta down with a suplex and tags in Dax Harwood. Claudio tries to intervene but is met with a brainbuster from Harwood. This creates an opening for Yuta, who scores a nearfall. Harwood quickly counters, getting two nearfalls of his own as the match’s intensity picks up.

Yuta regains control and climbs the turnbuckle, but Dax Harwood meets him at the top, delivering a devastating avalanche back suplex! Harwood goes for the cover but only gets a nearfall before Claudio Castagnoli rushes in. Claudio attempts a Neutralizer, but Harwood blocks it. Yuta seizes an opportunity for another nearfall, and the chaos intensifies as the action spills to the outside. The match continues as we head into another commercial break.

Back from the break, Dax Harwood and Wheeler Yuta are still the legal men, both down on the mat until Claudio Castagnoli tags in. Cash Wheeler enters as well, and the two clash briefly before the momentum shifts as Adam Copeland and Jon Moxley make their respective tags.

The crowd erupts as Copeland and Moxley face off with a tense staredown. Copeland strikes first, hitting Moxley with an Impaler DDT, but the AEW World Champion narrowly avoids a Spear. Moxley escapes the ring with Marina Shafir, heading into the crowd, but Copeland follows close behind. After a brief brawl, Copeland drags Moxley back to ringside.

Moxley tags in Yuta before exiting, and the young star nearly scores a pin on Copeland. Adam counters and gets a nearfall of his own. Setting up in the corner for a Spear, Copeland is blindsided as Moxley and Claudio yank him into the ring post while the referee is distracted. Cash Wheeler attempts to intervene, but he and Dax Harwood are overpowered by the Death Riders.

The chaos escalates as the Death Riders set their sights on the announce table, leaving the crowd buzzing with anticipation.

The Death Riders drag Adam Copeland to the announce table, with Moxley setting up for a Gotch-style Piledriver. Meanwhile, Wheeler Yuta returns to the ring but is met by Jay White, who sneaks in to deliver a Blade Runner while the referee is distracted by the chaos outside.

Back at the table, Copeland counters Moxley’s attempt with a back body drop, sending the champion off the table. Sliding into the ring, Copeland regroups with FTR, who manage to take Claudio Castagnoli out of the equation. The trio then execute their finishing sequence: FTR hits Yuta with the Shatter Machine, followed by a Spear from Copeland. Copeland makes the cover, securing the victory in the main event.

Winners via pinfall: Rated FTR

The trio celebrates in the ring as commentary hypes the upcoming card for Collision and reminds fans of Kenny Omega’s return next week. With the crowd roaring, Dynamite: Fight for the Fallen comes to a close.