AEW Dynamite Results 1/8 - Will Ospreay Faces Buddy Matthews, #1 Contenders Casino Gauntlet Match & More

Match Type: Singles match
Result: Will Ospreay wins after hitting the Hidden Blade and Styles Clash.

Highlights:

Ospreay and Matthews engaged in a back-and-forth battle, with Matthews delivering some strong moves, including a GTS and a meteora off the top.
Ospreay responded with high-flying offense, including his signature Os-Cutter.
The match culminated in Ospreay hitting a devastating Hidden Blade for the win.
Post-match, Ospreay showed respect to Matthews, offering him a place in his corner if needed.

Match Type: Singles match
Result: Bobby Lashley wins by submission after locking in the Hurt Lock.

Highlights:

Mark Briscoe had some strong offense, using his agility to launch himself over the top with high-impact moves.
Lashley dominated much of the match, showing his power with suplexes and a spear.
After the match, Private Party emerged to confront Lashley and The Hurt Syndicate, setting up a potential feud.

Entrants:

Highlights:

The match started with Jay White and Hangman Page trading blows, setting the tone for the high-stakes action.
Notable spots included Ricochet’s high-flying offense and Powerhouse Hobbs’ domination as he eliminated multiple competitors.
Hobbs, showing his power and resilience, eventually triumphed by eliminating Roderick Strong and Kyle O’Reilly, before pinning Ricochet for the win.
Hobbs now earns a shot at Jon Moxley‘s AEW World Championship next week.

MJF comes out to offer help to Jeff Jarrett, after Jarrett had stated his intentions to capture the AEW World Championship in 2025.
MJF says he sees Jarrett’s struggle, offering his help in climbing back to the top.
However, Jarrett declines MJF’s help, calling him a “one-hit wonder” and saying he wants to fight his way to the title on his own.

Jon Moxley and The Death Riders (Claudio Castagnoli & Wheeler Yuta) make their way to the ring.
Cope (presumably referring to Adam Copeland) calls out Moxley, taunting him about taking out Bryan Danielson. He claims that no one has fought through what he has to be standing in the ring today.
A brawl ensues, with FTR attacking The Death Riders from behind. Moxley retaliates by putting Cope to sleep, but Powerhouse Hobbs interrupts the chaos, forcing The Death Riders to retreat.

Match Type: Triple Threat match
Result: Kris Statlander wins, earning the #1 spot in the Women’s Casino Gauntlet Match at Maximum Carnage.

Highlights:

The three women exchanged momentum shifts throughout the match, with Willow Nightingale showing off her impressive strength and agility.
Toni Storm utilized her veteran experience, trying to control the match, while Kris Statlander showcased her resilience.
Statlander won by hitting Saturday Night Fever on Toni Storm, pinning her to secure the victory.

Kenny Omega comes out to the ring, reflecting on his difficult year following a diverticulitis diagnosis and a lengthy recovery. He speaks about his struggles and how he found his purpose again at Wrestle Dynasty.
Don Callis interrupts Omega’s emotional moment, but Omega charges at him, starting a brawl.
Lance Archer and Brian Cage attack Omega, with Kyle Fletcher joining in.
Will Ospreay rushes to the ring to make the save, clearing the ring with a chair.
Ospreay and Omega stare each other down as the show ends, teasing a potential alliance or feud in the future.

The show featured a strong combination of intense action and story progression.
Will Ospreay vs. Buddy Matthews was an exciting opener, showcasing the high-flying style both are known for.
The Casino Gauntlet Match had numerous exciting moments, and Powerhouse Hobbs’ victory was a standout moment, setting up a fresh championship contender.
The women’s triple threat was a solid match that proved AEW’s women’s division can deliver without the need for gimmicks.
The Omega and Callis segment ended the show on a cliffhanger, raising questions about Omega’s future direction in AEW.

The AEW World Championship picture gets even more interesting as Hobbs is now the official contender for Moxley’s title.
The women’s Casino Gauntlet Match is set to take place at Maximum Carnage, with Statlander in the #1 spot.
The potential tension between Ospreay and Omega adds intrigue to the coming weeks.

AEW Dynamite Results 1/8 – Will Ospreay Faces Buddy Matthews, #1 Contenders Casino Gauntlet Match & More