AEW Dynasty Review: The Devil Beats God, The Toxic Spider Defies Her Hayter, and More! 04.12.26
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AEW Dynasty delivered a masterclass in storytelling and in-ring excellence, with every match serving a purpose in a larger narrative tapestry. The event opened with a seismic shift in the Don Callis Family as Kunosuke Takeshita turned on Kazuchika Okada, igniting a powder keg that could redefine the faction’s future. Chris Jericho’s triumphant return was a revelation—refreshed, sharp, and holding his own against Ricochet without needing to be 'dumbed down.' Darby Allin’s self-destructive war against Andrade El Idolo was a visceral showcase of willpower, earning him a title shot with a legitimate, hard-fought victory. The Women’s World Championship match between Tekla and Jamie Hayter was a slow-burn classic, marred only by Tekla’s reliance on rope-holding to win—despite her undeniable talent. Jon Moxley’s performance against Will Ospreay was a career-best, emotionally devastating, and arguably the best match of the night, though both men were hampered by overused injury angles that now feel stale. The trios title change was a surprise, with Kyle O'Reilly’s return sealing a new era for the AEW World Trios Champions. But the true climax came in the main event: MJF, the devil, defeated Kenny Omega, the god, through a mix of cheating, referee destruction, and the infamous Dynamite Diamond Ring—proving that even when God is at 99%, the devil still wins. The result was a 10/10 pay-per-view that balanced heartbreak with spectacle, leaving fans both satisfied and hungry for more.
Kunosuke Takeshita turned on Kazuchika Okada mid-match, ending their uneasy alliance and setting up a major faction fracture.
Chris Jericho’s return was flawless—physically sharp, technically strong, and earned respect without needing to be 'watered down'.
Darby Allin won a guaranteed AEW World Title shot by surviving a brutal war with Andrade El Idolo, proving he’s willing to break himself to win.
Will Ospreay’s neck injury angle is overplayed; his performance was strong, but the constant 'neck pain' narrative undermines his credibility.
MJF defeated Kenny Omega in a main event that relied on cheating, referee destruction, and the Dynamite Diamond Ring—making the win feel earned despite the tactics.
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The hosts introduce the podcast and set the stage for their in-depth review of AEW Dynasty, highlighting their excitement and commitment to delivering a no-holds-barred analysis.
The Young Bucks vs. Don Callis Family: The Fuse is Lit
“Takeshita just got sick of Okada shit. And so the buck set up Okada for the TK driver. And initially it looked like Takeshita was going to pull I want to say it was Nick Jackson down off of the apron when he tried to springboard in to do the flipping portion of the TK driver. But then Tequesta very deliberately lets go of his leg and gives his blessing for them to annihilate Okada with the driver.”
Jericho’s Return: A Masterclass in Comeback
“Jericho hit all of his greatest hits. He hit a Lion Salt that looked really good. He had some code breakers that were just... brutal looking, especially the one where he countered, like Ricochet went for a shooting star press and he anti-air him with a code breaker, and that was amazing.”
Darby Allin vs. Andrade: The Psychopath’s Path to a Title Shot
“Darby Allen is more willing than anyone else to kill himself in the ring to get a win. Yes, yeah. Like Jack you you gotta ask yourself before you get into the ring with him think about what he's willing to do to himself Right, this is stuff that he's going to feel So just imagine what he's gonna do to you”
FTR vs. Cage & Copeland: Vengeance, Blood, and the Shatter Machine
A grudge match with real stakes ended in FTR retaining the belts, but not before Adam Copeland was left bleeding and humiliated—setting up future revenge.
“MJF was able to pick up the win here, but it absolutely required shenanigans, including a referee being demolished and the dynamite diamond ring being used. I love shenanigans.”
“Darby Allin is more willing than anyone else to kill himself in the ring to get a win. Yes, yeah. Like Jack you you gotta ask yourself before you get into the ring with him think about what he's willing to do to himself Right, this is stuff that he's going to feel So just imagine what he's gonna do to you”
“Takeshita just got sick of Okada shit. And so the buck set up Okada for the TK driver. And initially it looked like Takeshita was going to pull I want to say it was Nick Jackson down off of the apron when he tried to springboard in to do the flipping portion of the TK driver. But then Tequesta very deliberately lets go of his leg and gives his blessing for them to annihilate Okada with the driver.”
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