AEW Fright Night Dynamite Live Coverage - October 28th, 2026
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AEW Fright Night Dynamite
This week, on a special FRIGHT NIGHT DYNAMITE, with the teams tied 1-1, the best-of-five tag team series reaches a pivotal Match 3 as FTR collides with the Motor City Machine Guns. Persephone defends her TBS Championship against Queen Aminata. Plus, Darby Allin puts his TNT Title on the line against the "Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander.
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— The special Halloween-themed episode of AEW Dynamite kicks off with Excalibur welcoming us to the show. The Death Riders make their usual custom entrance through the crowd led by Jon Moxley. Out next from The Cut are Jay White and David Finlay.
Jon Moxley & Daniel Garcia vs. Jay White & David Finlay
The bell sounds and off we go with Jon Moxley and Daniel Garcia taking on White and Finlay. Mox and White kick things off for their respective teams. Fans loudly chant "Moxley! Moxley!" before they even touch. White backs off and tags in Finlay before doing anything. Fans boo.
Moxley and Finlay lock up as the action gets underway. Mox hits the ropes and drops Finlay with a shoulder tackle before slapping him down to the mat. He tags in Garcia, and the two connect with some double-team offense. Finlay eventually fights back and catches Garcia with a kick in the corner before tagging in White.
Garcia lights White up with chops before taking him down with a dragon screw leg whip, sending White scrambling to the floor. Finlay gets involved, and White attacks Moxley from behind to give The Cut the advantage. White tags back in and goes to work on Mox with kicks and chops before driving his knee into Moxley's throat in the corner.
Moxley tries fighting back, but White cuts him off and begins targeting his left leg as the crowd breaks into a "Let's go Moxley!" chant. White continues working over Moxley's midsection before applying a headlock. Mox eventually escapes and makes the tag to Garcia, who comes in firing away with right hands.
Garcia levels White with a clothesline and unloads on him in the corner. Finlay tries sneaking in from behind, but Garcia fights off both members of The Cut as the crowd comes alive. Garcia traps White in the Dragon Tamer, only for Finlay to pull his partner out of the ring to break the hold.
Moxley and Garcia follow them to the floor as the show heads into a full commercial break. When the show returns, we see the action still in progress. White is knocked off the apron as Finlay prevents Garcia from making the tag to Moxley.
Garcia fights back with a neckbreaker that leaves both men down on the mat. Garcia eventually makes the hot tag to Moxley, who storms into the ring and unloads on Finlay with rapid-fire punches in the corner before biting him on the forehead.
Moxley follows up with a lariat and a piledriver before knocking White to the floor and sending him crashing into the steel ring steps. Back inside, Moxley attempts to lock Finlay in a submission hold, but White breaks it up. Finlay recovers and catches Moxley with a backbreaker before tagging White back into the match.
White looks for the Blade Runner, but Moxley counters and tags Garcia back in. The Death Riders double-team White in the corner before Moxley connects with a cutter for a two-count. Ace Austin appears on the apron, but Wheeler Yuta rushes down and takes him out.
With the referee distracted, Clark Connors enters the ring and spears Garcia. White capitalizes with the Blade Runner on Garcia and scores the pinfall victory.
Winners: Jay White & David Finlay
— After the match, Gabe Kidd makes his way down as the rest of The Cut join the attack on Moxley, Garcia and Yuta. Claudio Castagnoli rushes out to even the odds and catches Connors in the Giant Swing. The Death Riders eventually grab steel chairs and clear the ring of their attackers.
Moxley grabs a microphone and declares that they're just getting started. He brings up AEW Full Gear on November 14 and officially challenges The Cut to an Anarchy in the Arena match. The St. Louis crowd erupts into chants of "Anarchy!" as The Death Riders' music hits. The group then drops down and begins doing push-ups together in the ring.
— We see footage from last Saturday's AEW Collision featuring Lexy Nair interviewing Willow Nightingale, Harley Cameron and Kris Statlander. The three issued a challenge for the upcoming women's Blood & Guts match. After the video package wraps up, we head to another commercial break.
— Don Callis joins the commentary team for this one, with the St. Louis crowd immediately breaking into loud "F*ck Don Callis!" chants. Kyle Fletcher responds by leaving the ring to give Callis a hug, prompting Tony Schiavone to suggest they kiss backstage. Perry gets in on the fun by heading over to hug Taz, who complains about how sweaty he is.
Kyle Fletcher vs. Jungle Jack Perry
The bell sounds and both men exchange early takedowns before Perry escapes a bodyslam and connects with a dropkick that sends Fletcher to the floor. Perry attempts a baseball slide into a cazadora bulldog, but Fletcher blocks it and looks for a Snap Dragon. Perry escapes and hides underneath the ring, catching Fletcher off guard with a shotgun dropkick when he turns around.
Perry follows up by draping Fletcher across the barricade and walking along the top of it before connecting with another dropkick. The two continue battling around ringside without referee Mike Posey enforcing the count. Fletcher eventually catches Perry with a flying boot as he attempts to return to the ring, then follows up with a PK to take control heading into the commercial break.
During the picture-in-picture break, Callis continues praising Fletcher's physical attributes, including his unusual proportions. Perry spits at Callis at ringside, prompting Taz to joke that sometimes that's what you have to do in the jungle. Meanwhile, Fletcher maintains control of the action.
Back from the break, Fletcher repeatedly slams Perry to the mat, but Perry refuses to stay down. Perry eventually fires back with a comeback lariat and sends Fletcher outside, where he connects with a pair of dives. A third dive goes badly, however, as Perry crashes hard onto the floor when Fletcher fails to catch him cleanly. Fletcher capitalizes by lifting Perry up and delivering a powerbomb onto the edge of the ring apron.
Perry manages to recover and avoids a brainbuster on the apron before connecting with a hurricanrana off the ropes and an Orihara moonsault to the floor. Back inside, Perry lands another moonsault for a close two-count. Fletcher avoids the Sacrifice Knee and responds with a Snap Dragon, followed by a flying boot in the corner and a sheer-drop brainbuster. Perry somehow kicks out.
Fletcher looks for a turnbuckle brainbuster, but Perry bites his way free and connects with a sunset bomb for another near fall. Fletcher escapes a powerbomb attempt and looks for a Lawn Dart, only for Perry to counter with a Poison Rana. Perry follows up by transitioning out of a Michinoku Driver attempt and applying the Snare Trap, but Fletcher manages to reach the ropes to force the break.
Perry attempts a Muscle Buster before switching to a corner hurricanrana, which Fletcher initially blocks. Perry eventually connects with a snap hurricanrana off the second rope, but Fletcher catches him with a superkick as he comes flying off the top. Fletcher follows with a Lawn Dart, a running corner boot and a brainbuster from the middle rope to secure the pinfall victory.
Winner: Kyle Fletcher
— Following the match, Mark Davis and Jake Doyle make their way to the ring and lift Fletcher onto their shoulders. Fletcher grabs a microphone and boasts about dismantling one of AEW's supposed pillars in Jack Perry, along with getting the better of Adam Copeland and AEW World Champion Will Ospreay last week.
Fletcher predicts that Davis and Doyle will become AEW World Tag Team Champions at Full Gear before turning his attention to Ospreay. He reminds everyone that he has defeated Ospreay at Full Gear before and vows to do it again, officially issuing a challenge for the November 14 pay-per-view.
Fletcher declares himself the uncrowned AEW World Champion and insists there isn't anyone in professional wrestling who can touch him. He promises to prove exactly that at Full Gear.
— We see a video package promoting both upcoming Blood & Guts matches, with the legendary Dean Malenko providing the narration. From there, Renee Paquette welcomes The New Level to the ring to discuss their upcoming AEW World Trios Championship rematch against Hangman Page and Brodido at Full Gear. Austin Creed brings up Swerve Strickland's recent comments about wanting a Texas Death Match, questioning why anyone would agree to such a stipulation.
Kofi Kingston explains that when he finishes work, he wants to spend time with his family, including taking his son to lacrosse practice and his daughter to ballet. Creed jokes that the idea of having to die in order to win a wrestling match doesn't sound particularly appealing.
Kingston points out that The New Level have only been in AEW for seven or eight weeks, which isn't nearly enough time to develop the kind of hatred necessary for a Texas Death Match. He admits they actually like Bandido, Brody King and even Hangman Page, although they would like winning back the AEW World Trios Championships even more.
The New Level perform their signature hip swivel with Paquette before Brody King marches toward the ring. Hangman Page quickly follows and warns King about the consequences of competing in a Texas Death Match. Page recalls his own brutal encounter with Strickland, claiming the experience nearly took years off his life.
Page tells The New Level that they haven't been around long enough to understand what Strickland is truly capable of. He also explains that neither he nor King knows where Strickland or Bandido are, warning everyone not to give Strickland what he wants, regardless of what happens next.
Prince Nana suddenly appears on the entrance stage and performs his signature Swerve dance before pointing toward the big screen. A video begins playing that shows Strickland holding Bandido's mask while approaching a badly bloodied Bandido.
Strickland makes it clear that a traditional match at Full Gear isn't good enough for him. He demands that his opponents give him the match he wants, warning that he won't ask again. Strickland then places the mask back on Bandido before walking away.
Back in the ring, King slowly turns his attention toward Creed and Kingston, clearly furious over what he has just witnessed. Page steps between them and reminds King that The New Level had nothing to do with the attack. Creed also protests their innocence as Page urges King not to give Strickland the reaction he's looking for.
Page and King eventually rush out of the ring to search for Bandido, leaving a bewildered Creed and Kingston standing behind as the segment comes to an end. The show heads into another commercial break on that note.
— Back from the break, Don Callis is backstage with Kevin Knight, Kyle Fletcher, Josh Alexander, Kazuchika Okada, Mark Davis and Jake Doyle. Callis hypes up the Don Callis Family's upcoming matches at AEW Full Gear before turning his attention to Steven Borden, claiming he would be much better off joining the family.
Alexander then addresses Darby Allin ahead of their TNT Championship match later tonight. Back at ringside, the commentary team promotes next week's Blood & Guts special, along with the upcoming Full Gear pay-per-view. We are informed that AEW President Tony Khan has officially confirmed Will Ospreay defending the AEW World Championship against Kyle Fletcher at Full Gear on November 14.
— The music of FTR hits as Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler make their way to the ring, accompanied by Stokely Hathaway, who is dressed as James Brown for the Halloween-themed show. The Motor City Machine Guns are out next, with Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin looking to take the lead in the best-of-five series, currently tied at one victory apiece.
Best Of Five Series (Match 3): Motor City Machine Guns (1) vs. FTR (1)
The bell sounds and Shelley starts things off against Harwood. The two lock up in the center of the ring and exchange early holds, with Shelley eventually taking Harwood down. Sabin tags in and immediately targets Harwood's arm and spine before continuing to work over the left arm of Wheeler after he enters the match.
Wheeler hits the ropes as Harwood makes a blind tag, but Sabin catches Harwood with an arm drag. Shelley tags back in and continues attacking the arm before bringing Sabin back into the action for some double-team offense. Shelley eventually sends both members of FTR to the floor, drawing loud "Motor City!" chants from the St. Louis crowd.
FTR regroup on the apron before Harwood gets back inside and unloads on Shelley with chops in the corner. Harwood follows up with a snap suplex for a one-count before sending Shelley head-first into the turnbuckle. He continues chopping away, but Shelley fights back with a rapid series of chops of his own.
Shelley follows up with repeated right hands before Wheeler enters the ring to assist his partner. The Motor City Machine Guns quickly turn things around, however, connecting with thrust kicks that send both members of FTR retreating to the floor.
With the Motor City Machine Guns standing tall inside the ring, we head into a mid-match commercial break as the action continues. Back from the break, FTR are still recovering on the floor when Sabin launches himself through the ropes to take out both men.
Back inside, Sabin connects with a diving crossbody on Harwood, but Dax rolls through into a pin attempt for a two-count. Wheeler enters the action, only for Shelley to knock him to the floor before Harwood catches Shelley with a slingshot powerbomb.
Sabin, who is still the legal man, catches Harwood with a roll-up for a close two-count. Shelley attempts to get back into the action but is sent crashing into the ring post. Wheeler tags himself in and FTR connect with Power and Glory on Sabin for another near fall. FTR look for the Shatter Machine, but Sabin manages to block it and keep his team alive.
Shelley eventually gets the tag and catches Harwood with a roll-up for a two-count. The Motor City Machine Guns connect with stereo thrust kicks that leave Harwood on his knees before sending Wheeler to the floor. In a bit of poetic justice, Shelley and Sabin hit Harwood with FTR's own Shatter Machine, but somehow Dax manages to kick out before the three-count.
Shelley continues the attack and looks for another pinfall, but Wheeler breaks up the attempt. The action breaks down again before Shelley catches the legal Harwood with a surprise roll-up and scores the three-count. FTR and Stokely Hathaway are stunned as the Motor City Machine Guns take the lead in the series.
Winners: Motor City Machine Guns (Lead Series 2-1)
— Following the match, Shelley and Sabin offer their hands to FTR in a show of sportsmanship. Harwood and Wheeler initially accept the handshake, but Stokely Hathaway suddenly throws powder into the faces of the Motor City Machine Guns.
FTR immediately capitalize on the distraction, attacking Shelley's knee before making their exit and leaving the Motor City Machine Guns laid out in the ring.
— We head backstage, where Lexy Nair conducts a no-physical-contact interview with Persephone, Queen Aminata and Britt Baker. Aminata promises to knock Persephone's head off and become the new champion, while Persephone fires back by predicting that Aminata will be left sad and pathetic by the end of the night.
Baker is also present for the interview, dressed as Miss Trunchbull from the movie Matilda as part of the Halloween festivities.
— The lights go out inside the arena as Tommaso Ciampa's music hits. Ciampa makes his way to the ring and grabs a microphone, declaring that everyone is looking at the next AEW National Champion. He claims he should have won the title at WrestleDream, accusing Andrade of cheating while the referee failed to catch it.
Ciampa calls himself the gift that keeps on giving and announces that he will face St. Louis hometown favorite Matt Sydal on Collision. He demands a rematch for the National Championship and vows to prove that he is the greatest signing AEW has ever made.
The lights suddenly go out again, and Ilja Dragunov's music hits to a huge reaction from the St. Louis crowd. Dragunov makes his way to the ring wearing a suit and acknowledges the fans from the second rope before grabbing a microphone. The crowd erupts into loud "Holy sh*t!" chants as the two men stare each other down.
Dragunov takes exception to Ciampa's claims about being able to defeat anyone and being AEW's greatest signing. He challenges Ciampa to prove it by facing him in a match right here, right now. Ciampa gets in Dragunov's face before backing into the corner and refusing the challenge.
Ciampa tells Dragunov that the match isn't happening tonight, calls him a jackass and exits the ring. He waves dismissively at Dragunov on his way out as the confrontation comes to an end.
— We head backstage, where Renee Paquette catches up with The Conglomeration to discuss last week's attack at the hands of The Cut. Roderick Strong issues a challenge for any three members of the faction to face them on Collision.
— Commentary subsequently confirms that The Conglomeration will face The Gunns and Juice Robinson in six-man tag-team action on Saturday night.
— Back inside the arena, Marina Shafir makes her entrance for the next match of the evening. Jon Moxley joins the commentary team as Shafir prepares to take on Rachel Armstrong.
Marina Shafir vs. Rachel Armstrong
The bell sounds and Shafir immediately goes on the offensive, attacking Armstrong in the corner before taking her down with a series of hip throws. Shafir follows up with a stiff kick to the ribs and continues dominating her opponent.
Shafir hooks both of Armstrong's arms and plants her on the mat before applying Mother's Milk. Armstrong has nowhere to go and quickly taps out, giving Shafir the dominant submission victory.
Winner: Marina Shafir
— After the match, Shafir grabs a microphone and calls out AEW Women's World Champion Mercedes Moné, telling her not to be a little p*ssy. Moné's music hits and the champion makes her way to the ring with a microphone of her own, firing back that Shafir doesn't know who she's dealing with.
Moné claims she has more balls than the entire Death Riders faction combined before slapping Shafir across the face. Shafir barely reacts, instead placing her hands behind her back and inviting Moné to do it again. Moné obliges with another slap, but Shafir remains completely unfazed.
Suddenly, Ace Austin, David Finlay and Clark Connors attack Moxley at the commentary desk. Gabe Kidd rushes out during the chaos, but Connors catches him from behind with a tire iron. More members of The Death Riders attempt to get involved, only for The Gunns to join the growing brawl.
Claudio Castagnoli storms out from the entrance area carrying a trash can and begins clearing a path through the attackers. He takes out The Gunns and Austin before The Cut swarm him. Claudio fights back, even shrugging off a steel chair shot from Juice Robinson before using a tire iron to send Jay White out of the ring.
Finlay eventually catches Claudio with a shillelagh, allowing The Cut to overwhelm him. The group holds Castagnoli in place and delivers another brutal shot to the back of his head, leaving him laid out. Robinson adds insult to injury by pretending to urinate on the fallen Claudio as The Cut stand tall.
Moxley continues trying to fight back, but the numbers game proves too much. The Cut eventually pull back the protective ringside mats to expose the concrete floor underneath. White then plants Moxley onto the exposed concrete, leaving him down alongside the already incapacitated Castagnoli.
— Back from the break, we see a replay of the brutal attack on Claudio Castagnoli during the previous segment, including Jay White driving him face-first onto the exposed concrete floor at ringside.
We then see Castagnoli being loaded onto a stretcher and taken away following the assault by The Cut.
— Josh Alexander makes his way to the ring first for our next match of the evening. The familiar music of Darby Allin hits next, bringing out the reigning TNT Champion. Don Callis joins the commentary team as the two prepare to square off with the title on the line.
TNT Championship Match: Darby Allin (c) vs. Josh Alexander
The bell sounds and Alexander immediately goes on the offensive, attacking Allin with kicks while he is down in the corner. Alexander follows up by slamming Allin onto the ring apron before sending him crashing to the floor with a running crossbody.
Alexander continues targeting Allin at ringside, connecting with a dragon screw that sends the champion head-first into the barricade. He follows up with another dragon screw, this time sending Allin crashing into the steel ring steps. The action eventually returns to the ring, where Alexander maintains control of the champion.
Allin finally manages to fight back, connecting with a double-foot stomp that brings the St. Louis crowd to life with loud "Darby!" chants. The action spills onto the apron, where Alexander catches Allin in an ankle lock before releasing the hold and delivering a German suplex onto the hard edge of the ring.
Alexander continues his assault by using the ring post to punish Allin's right arm. Back inside, he traps both of Allin's arms before lifting him up and slamming him back down to the mat. Alexander follows up by pressing his boot against the champion's throat, keeping him grounded.
Alexander eventually climbs to the top rope, but Allin recovers and rushes over to knock him off the turnbuckles, sending the challenger crashing to the floor below.
With Alexander down at ringside, we head into a mid-match commercial break as the TNT Championship contest continues. Back from the break, Allin attempts a Coffin Drop onto Alexander at ringside, but the challenger catches him.
He then delivers a German suplex on the floor. Alexander rolls Allin back into the ring, but the champion quickly escapes to the outside again. Allin manages to trap Alexander in the ring skirt before repeatedly slamming his head against the ring apron.
Allin sends Alexander back inside and looks to continue his attack, but Alexander catches him by the ankle. Allin fights free with punches to the head before removing Alexander's headgear and applying the Scorpion Deathlock. Allin follows up with a dragon screw before connecting with a Coffin Drop onto Alexander on the ring apron, sending both men crashing to the floor.
Allin grabs a steel chair and sets it up at ringside before positioning Alexander on it. He climbs to the top rope, but Alexander gets off the chair and trips up the champion. Alexander then sets up another chair as the referee urges both men to return to the ring. Alexander ignores the warning and delivers a devastating leaping tombstone piledriver, driving Allin head-first onto the chairs.
The St. Louis crowd erupts into loud "Holy sh*t!" chants as Alexander rolls Allin back inside and makes the cover. Somehow, Allin manages to kick out before the three-count. RPG Vice suddenly make their way to ringside, but a mysterious clown appears and punches Trent Beretta. The clown removes his disguise to reveal Steven Borden, who proceeds to take out RPG Vice.
Back inside the ring, Alexander catches Allin in the ankle lock and looks to force the submission. Allin desperately fights back, however, grabbing Alexander's leg and rolling him backward into a surprise pinning combination. The referee counts three, and Allin escapes with his TNT Championship reign intact.
Winner And Still AEW TNT Champion: Darby Allin
— Following the match, Don Callis looks visibly frustrated at ringside while Alexander remains in the ring, furious over the unexpected defeat. Steven Borden joins Allin and helps the battered TNT Champion make his way backstage.
— Back from the break, we get an exterior shot of St. Louis, Missouri, accompanied by highlights of some of AEW's memorable matches over the years. We then head backstage, where Steven Borden is standing alongside TNT Champion Darby Allin following their involvement in the previous match.
Borden makes it clear that he doesn't trust Don Callis and explains that he wants to be part of Blood & Guts. He brings up everything Allin has endured in the brutal stipulation over the years before pointing out that two rings surrounded by one steel cage is nothing unfamiliar to the Borden family.
Borden declares that he trusts Allin far more than Callis, making his allegiance clear. Allin then speaks up and confirms that he wants Blood & Guts as well, seemingly setting the stage for their involvement in the upcoming match.
— We return to the arena as Queen Aminata's music hits. The challenger makes her way to the ring for our main event of the evening, looking to capture the TBS Championship.
Britt Baker's entrance music plays next as the DMD makes her way out. The music of reigning TBS Champion Persephone follows, with the champion heading to the ring accompanied by Baker, who trails behind her on the entrance ramp.
TBS Championship Match: Persephone (c) vs. Queen Aminata
The bell sounds and we're officially underway with our final match of the evening. Both women lock up and work their way into the corner, where they eventually separate with a clean break. Aminata quickly looks to catch the champion off guard with three consecutive pinning attempts, but Persephone manages to escape each one.
Aminata looks to deliver her signature Chocolate Kisses, but Persephone sees them coming and avoids the attack. The two begin exchanging slaps and strikes before Persephone gains the upper hand by targeting the challenger's neck. The champion sends Aminata into the corner and looks to maintain control.
Aminata fights back, however, hitting the ropes and taking Persephone off her feet before finally connecting with the Chocolate Kisses. She follows up with a running boot, but Baker provides a timely distraction from ringside, allowing Persephone to regain control.
The champion takes advantage by repeatedly bouncing Aminata's head off the turnbuckle as Baker looks on from ringside. With Persephone back in control of the action, we head into a mid-match commercial break as our TBS Championship main event continues.
During the commercial break, Persephone continues controlling the action, ordering Britt Baker to set up a chair at ringside. Aminata manages to block an attempted PK, while Baker backs away and strikes Tony Schiavone with her riding crop in the process. Persephone remains in control as the match continues through the break.
Back from commercial, Aminata manages to escape a submission hold by reaching the ropes. She avoids a running boot from Persephone and connects with a headbutt before unloading with a series of clotheslines. Aminata catches the champion with a quick pinning combination for a two-count before connecting with a twisting fisherman's neckbreaker.
Aminata follows up with a double stomp out of the corner for another close near fall. Persephone manages to fight back with a devastating spear before ripping the protective tape from Aminata's injured neck. The champion follows with a German suplex for a two-count and attempts a Lionsault, but Aminata gets her knees up to block it.
Aminata capitalizes with Off With Her Head, but Baker reaches into the ring and pulls Persephone to safety before the challenger can make the cover. Both women continue battling at ringside, where Aminata unloads with overhand chops before positioning Persephone on a steel chair and connecting with a dropkick from the apron.
With referee Aubrey Edwards checking on Persephone, Baker takes advantage of the distraction and blasts Aminata with the TBS Championship belt. Baker rolls Aminata back inside, allowing Persephone to connect with a moonsault for what looks like the victory. Somehow, Aminata kicks out, drawing a furious reaction from Baker as the St. Louis crowd rallies behind the challenger.
Persephone attempts a Razor's Edge, but Aminata slips free and catches the champion with another headbutt. Aminata follows up with a second Off With Her Head and makes the cover. One, two, three! We have a new TBS Champion!
Winner and NEW TBS Champion: Queen Aminata
— After the match, an emotional Aminata appears stunned as she celebrates her championship victory. Pyrotechnics erupt throughout the arena as the new TBS Champion raises her title high above her head.
Mina Shirakawa, Kris Statlander, Harley Cameron, Hyan, Maya World, Willow Nightingale and Thunder Rosa all make their way out to celebrate with the new champion. Confetti rains down from above as the women surround Aminata and bow before the newly crowned Queen to close out AEW Fright Night Dynamite. That's how this week's show ends.
