AEW Dynamite broadcast live from the BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on January 7, 2026. The event, the first AEW Dynamite of the year, included several scheduled matches and segments, with outcomes affecting various championships and upcoming events. Highlights included a Lights Out match, an AEW Continental Championship Eliminator, a confrontation involving the AEW World Champion, and a disrupted celebration for the TBS Champion.
Broadcast Information
The event aired live at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT on TBS and was available for streaming on HBO Max. Veteran wrestling commentator Jim Ross joined the announce team for the event in his home state of Oklahoma.
Match Outcomes and Segments
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Lights Out Match: "Hangman" Adam Page and Swerve Strickland faced HOOK and Powerhouse Hobbs, representing The Opps, in a Lights Out match, which permitted no disqualifications or count-outs. Objects, including cinder blocks and steel chains, were utilized during the contest, which also saw intervention from members of The Opps Dojo. Page secured a submission victory over HOOK using a chain over the top rope.
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AEW Continental Championship Eliminator: Jon Moxley, the reigning AEW Continental Champion, competed against Shelton Benjamin. Benjamin maintained offensive pressure for much of the 20-minute time limit. Moxley retained his championship by converting a submission attempt by Benjamin into a pinfall with five seconds remaining. Following the match, Moxley and Benjamin exchanged a handshake.
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ROH World Champion vs. ROH World Tag Team Champion: ROH World Champion Bandido defeated ROH World Tag Team Champion Sammy Guevara. Guevara's stated motivations for the match included an injury sustained by RUSH and a desire to compete for the AEW World Championship. Following Bandido's victory, AEW World Champion MJF, accompanied by Jonathan Cruz, confronted Bandido. MJF offered Bandido a proposal to forfeit his Dynamite Diamond Ring and cancel their upcoming match. Bandido declined, leading to a physical altercation. Bandido performed a 21 Plex on both Cruz and MJF, concluding the segment by holding the AEW World Championship belt.
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Trios Match: A trios match was initially scheduled to feature "Jungle" Jack Perry and JetSpeed (Mike Bailey and Kevin Knight) against The Demand (AEW National Champion Ricochet, Toa Liona, and Bishop Kahn). The match, as it occurred, saw Jack Perry partner with The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) against The Demand. Perry and The Young Bucks secured the victory. Following the match, the Don Callis Family, including newly revealed member Jake Doyle and the returning Andrade El Idolo, attacked Perry and The Young Bucks. JetSpeed attempted to intervene but was also attacked, with Andrade El Idolo being identified as an assailant. FTR, accompanied by Big Stoke, subsequently appeared on the ramp.
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Singles Match: Toni Storm was scheduled to face Marina Shafir, following a period of dispute between the competitors.
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AEW World Champion MJF Appearance: AEW World Champion MJF, currently in his second reign, made an appearance. This appearance followed recent statements from competitors including Kenny Omega, "Hangman" Adam Page, Swerve Strickland, and Samoa Joe, regarding potential future AEW World Championship matches. MJF previously defeated Omega in October 2023.
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TBS Championship Celebration Disrupted: A celebration for TBS Champion Willow Nightingale was hosted by Renee Paquette, joined by Harley Cameron and AEW Women’s World Champion Kris Statlander. Nightingale, who recently became the first two-time TBS Champion and the first woman to simultaneously hold two AEW titles, invited Mercedes Moné to the ring. Moné, appearing veiled, disrupted the celebration by overturning a table of desserts and initiating a confrontation, after which Nightingale performed a powerbomb on Moné into a cake.
Other Segments
- Darby Allin's Pursuit of PAC: Darby Allin was shown backstage searching for PAC. He confronted PAC, demanded a rematch, and used a fire extinguisher and his skateboard before threatening PAC's ankle, leading PAC to agree to the rematch.
- Kenny Omega's Return Announcement: A recap of Kenny Omega's recent comments was shown, confirming his return at the upcoming Maximum Carnage event.
- Mark Briscoe Addresses Hechicero: TNT Champion Mark Briscoe delivered a message from his farm, addressing his upcoming Collision opponent, Hechicero.
- Brody King's Statement: Brody King conveyed a message concerning his use of violence in the ring and in his music as a form of expression.
Upcoming Event: Maximum Carnage
AEW Dynamite Maximum Carnage is scheduled to broadcast live from Phoenix, Arizona, and will feature several key matches and a notable return:
- AEW World Championship Match: MJF will defend his second reign as AEW World Champion against ROH World Champion Bandido. Bandido secured this title opportunity by winning the 2025 Dynamite Diamond Ring.
- Kenny Omega's Return: Kenny Omega is slated to return at Maximum Carnage, having previously communicated his intention to challenge for the AEW World Championship again.
- Women's Trios Match: AEW Women's World Champion Kris Statlander and AEW Women's Tag Team Champions The Babes of Wrath (Willow Nightingale and Harley Cameron) will compete against Triangle of Madness (Thekla, Skye Blue, and Julia Hart).
- 4-Way Tag Team Match: A future opportunity for the AEW World Tag Team Championships is at stake in a match featuring The Young Bucks, GOA (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona), JetSpeed ("Speedball" Mike Bailey and "The Jet" Kevin Knight), and The Don Callis Family’s Mark Davis and Jake Doyle.
- Singles Match: Darby Allin vs. PAC: Darby Allin will face PAC in a rematch. Allin's stated objective is to defeat all members of the Death Riders. This match is a continuation of a rivalry initiated approximately 18 months prior; Allin previously lost to PAC at AEW Full Gear but has since defeated Gabe Kidd and Wheeler Yuta. The rematch was arranged after Allin issued a challenge to PAC.