AEW Dynamite Recap (3/19): Shocking Street Fight for the AEW World Title Ends in Chaos!

In an electrifying episode of AEW Dynamite (Episode 285) held on March 19, 2025, at the Liberty First Credit Union Arena in Omaha, Nebraska, fans were treated to some high-octane wrestling action broadcast live on TBS and Max. The show promises to deliver everything from thrilling match-ups to jaw-dropping moments, and this week was no exception.

The night kicked off with a thrilling four-way match pitting Mike Bailey, Orange Cassidy, Ricochet, and Mark Davis against each other. Each competitor aimed for a shot at the AEW International Championship at the upcoming AEW Dynasty event. The action was unrelenting, showcasing high-flying maneuvers and fierce rivalries.

After a flurry of spectacular moves, the match concluded with Mike Bailey and Ricochet being declared co-winners after a dramatic 18-minute battle. They are set to face off against Kenny Omega at AEW Dynasty for the International Championship—a match that fans are already buzzing about!

Next, Mercedes Mone put her TBS Championship on the line against Billie Starkz. Despite a valiant effort from Starkz, including some awe-inspiring moves that wowed the crowd, Mone's experience prevailed as she retained her title after 12 minutes and 50 seconds of intense back-and-forth action. After the match, Mone proclaimed herself the greatest TBS Champion of all time, setting the stage for potential rivals in the future.

The show continued to escalate as we saw a tense build-up to the main event featuring Jon Moxley defending his AEW World Championship against former WWE star Adam Copeland in an all-out street fight—an event that had fans on the edge of their seats. The chaotic brawl spilled from the backstage area to the ringside, with both men using anything they could find as weapons, including guitars and trash cans.

In a gruesome moment that will be etched in wrestling history, Moxley took a brutal attack that involved being suplexed onto a weapon covered in nails, leaving him visibly battered. Just when it seemed Copeland had the match in his grasp, a series of interruptions from Moxley's allies led to a chaotic finish.

After an explosive 21 minutes of gunpowder and grit, Moxley emerged victorious, but not without his fair share of wounds to show for it. The aftermath of the match was just as dramatic, with tensions running high as allies and opponents clashed in the ring.

Fans are left asking: What happens next? The groundwork is being set for Moxley’s next title defense against Swerve Strickland at AEW Dynasty, igniting speculation about what unforeseen antics could unfold.

As the show approached its finale, AEW teased future matchups including Will Ospreay vs. AR Fox, offering a taste of the exciting rivalries brewing leading into next week’s episode in St. Paul, Minnesota.

In a surprise ending, Kris Statlander faced off against Megan Bayne in the main event, an encounter that saw Bayne leveling Statlander after a hard-fought match. Tensions flared post-match as AEW Women's Champion Toni Storm challenged Bayne, hinting at fierce competition ahead.

With unforgettable high spots and tense rivalries, this week's AEW Dynamite was a rollercoaster of emotions that left fans craving more. The upcoming AEW Dynasty promises to be a critical turning point for many storylines and championships at stake.

Stay tuned for the next episode, as AEW continues to shape the wrestling landscape with thrilling narratives and pulse-pounding athleticism!