All Elite Wrestling (AEW) celebrated its landmark 300th episode of AEW Dynamite on July 2, 2025, live from the Toyota Arena in Ontario, California. The show, simulcast on TBS and Max, delivered a thrilling mix of high-stakes matches, intense promos, and pivotal storyline developments. This was all building momentum toward AEW All In: Texas on July 12. With a “Heroes vs. Villains” theme tied to the upcoming Superman movie, the episode featured blockbuster moments that will shape the promotion’s future.
Matches
AEW TBS Championship: Mercedes Moné vs Mina Shirakawa
Mercedes Moné retained the TBS Championship via pinfall. In her 1000th career match, Moné faced a formidable challenge from Mina Shirakawa, who brought her signature charisma and hard-hitting style. The match showcased technical prowess and high drama. Shirakawa pushed Moné to her limits. Despite Shirakawa’s request for her friend, AEW Women’s World Champion Toni Storm, to stay out of the match, tensions lingered due to Moné’s ongoing rivalry with Storm. Moné secured the victory with her Money Maker finisher. It solidified her dominance as TBS Champion.
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Moné’s victory sets the stage for her anticipated AEW Women’s World Championship match against Toni Storm at All In: Texas on July 12. The post-match tension, with Moné taunting Storm, suggests their feud will escalate. This could potentially involve Shirakawa as a wildcard due to her loyalty to Storm. The win reinforces Moné’s status as a top star, but her heel tactics may draw more challengers.
Heroes vs. Villains Tag Team Match: Swerve Strickland & Will Ospreay vs. The Beast Mortos & Dralistico
Swerve Strickland and Will Ospreay defeated The Beast Mortos and Dralistico via pinfall. This fast-paced tag match, presented by the Superman movie, pitted fan-favorite “heroes” Strickland and Ospreay against the villainous La Facción Ingobernable (LFI) duo. The match highlighted Strickland and Ospreay’s chemistry. Fans saw Ospreay’s aerial offense and Strickland’s power moves overwhelming their opponents. A key moment came when Strickland pinned Dralistico after a Swerve Stomp. The Young Bucks and Death Riders were teased as potential interferers. This kept the focus on their ongoing feuds.
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The victory strengthens Strickland and Ospreay’s momentum heading into their high-profile tag team match against the Young Bucks at All In: Texas. It was confirmed that major stipulations were added during the episode. Their ability to fend off distractions from LFI, the Young Bucks, and the Death Riders suggests they will be central figures in AEW’s top storylines. They could potentially challenge for tag team or world titles after AEW All In.
Heroes vs. Villains Trios Match: ROH World Champion Bandido, Roderick Strong, and Kyle O’Reilly vs. The Young Bucks and Konosuke Takeshita
The Young Bucks and Konosuke Takeshita defeated Bandido, Roderick Strong, and Kyle O’Reilly via pinfall. This explosive trios match saw the villainous trio of the Young Bucks (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson) and Takeshita overpower the heroic Paragon-led team. The Bucks’ heel tactics and Takeshita’s raw power were too much. Takeshita pinned O’Reilly after a devastating Blue Thunder Bomb. The match furthered tensions between the Young Bucks and their AEW All-In opponents, Swerve Strickland and Will Ospreay.
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The Bucks’ victory reinforces their dominance as EVPs and heels. It set up a heated clash with Strickland and Ospreay at AEW All-In. Takeshita’s performance cements his status as a rising star. Hopefully, it will potentially position him for a singles title push. For the babyface trio, this loss may lead to internal friction within Paragon or a renewed focus on ROH titles.
Fatal 4-Way Match for #2 Spot in Men’s Casino Gauntlet at AEW All-In: MJF vs. Brody King vs. Anthony Bowens vs. AR Fox
MJF defeated Brody King, Anthony Bowens, and AR Fox via pinfall to earn the number two spot in the Men’s Casino Gauntlet at AEW All-In. This chaotic four-way match saw MJF outsmart his opponents while Brody King used his power. Bowens showed his athleticism while Fox showed his high-flying style. MJF secured the win with a cheap shot and his Heatseeker piledriver. He earned a strategic advantage in the Casino Gauntlet.
Post-match, Mark Briscoe confronted MJF by mocking him. Briscoe challenged him to a face-to-face “talkie-talk” next week. It escalated into a brawl involving JetSpeed (Kevin Knight and “Speedball” Mike Bailey) and the Hurt Syndicate (Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin, and MVP). The Syndicate’s brutal attack on JetSpeed, including a Dominator to Bailey and a powerbomb to Knight.
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MJF’s victory positions him as a top contender in the Casino Gauntlet. It could set him up for a world title shot at AEW All-In. His feud with Briscoe, combined with the Hurt Syndicate’s dominance, suggests a multi-man or faction-based storyline that could dominate AEW’s main event scene. JetSpeed’s resilience may lead to a tag team title challenge reshaping the midcard and tag divisions.
Non-Title Match: AEW Continental Champion Kazuchika Okada vs. Kota Ibushi
Kazuchika Okada defeated Kota Ibushi via pinfall. The main event saw longtime rivals Okada and Ibushi clash for the first time in AEW. They delivered a technical and hard-hitting masterpiece. Ibushi pushed the AEW Continental Champion to his limits with high-flying and striking offense. However, Okada’s Rainmaker lariat secured the victory. Post-match, Kenny Omega made a dramatic return. He attacked the Don Callis Family and saved Ibushi from a beatdown.
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Okada’s win solidifies his heel status and strengthens the Don Callis Family’s grip on AEW’s upper card. Omega’s return sets up a major confrontation at AEW All-In. This feud could redefine the main event scene, with Ibushi and Omega potentially forming a faction to counter Callis’ group.
Promos and Key Segments
Hangman Adam Page Challenges Jon Moxley to a Texas Death Match
The show opened with a fiery promo from Hangman Adam Page, who addressed his
AEW World Championship match against Jon Moxley at AEW All-In. Page declared, “I would ride through death itself for this,” challenging Moxley to a Texas Death Match to settle their rivalry. Moxley, accompanied by Marina Shafir, responded menacingly, accepting the challenge and vowing to “run Hangman out of AEW.”
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The Texas Death Match stipulation raises the stakes for Page vs Moxley. This brutal match type aligns with Page’s “Hangman” persona and Moxley’s hardcore style, promising a violent spectacle. The feud’s intensity could lead to a larger faction war, which could affect AEW’s main event landscape and potentially involve other stars like Swerve Strickland.
Mark Briscoe Confronts MJF
Following MJF’s victory in the four-way match, Mark Briscoe interrupted. He was wearing a shirt mocking MJF and challenging him to a solo confrontation next week. The segment escalated when JetSpeed attacked the Hurt Syndicate, only to be brutally dispatched by Lashley and Benjamin. Commentator Ian Riccaboni called the Syndicate’s actions “unconscionable violence.”
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Briscoe’s bold promo sets up a personal feud with MJF, likely culminating in a singles match at AEW All-In or a future Dynamite. The Hurt Syndicate’s dominance positions them as a major heel faction. JetSpeed’s involvement could elevate Knight and Bailey as fan-favorite underdogs.
Kenny Omega’s Return
After Okada’s victory over Ibushi, the Don Callis Family attempted a post-match assault. Kenny Omega returned and cleared the ring. The crowd erupted as Omega stood tall with Ibushi. It signaled their alliance against Callis’ faction.
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Omega’s return is a game-changer, reintroducing one of AEW’s biggest stars to the main event scene. His feud with Okada and the Don Callis Family could lead to a marquee match at All In, potentially for the Continental Championship or a unification bout. This also sets up a redemption arc for Omega and Ibushi, which could draw in other top stars and reshape AEW’s title picture.
Additional Notes and Future Implications
Heroes vs. Villains Theme
The Superman movie tie-in added a cinematic flair to the episode, with the Heroes vs. Villains matches emphasizing AEW’s storytelling prowess. This theme could continue in future episodes. It would enhance AEW’s mainstream appeal through pop culture crossovers.
Ticket Sales and Fan Engagement
The episode saw a surge in ticket sales for the Toyota Arena. It reflects AEW’s growing popularity in 2025. Tony Khan’s social media posts thanked fans for supporting the milestone. It indicates strong audience loyalty that could drive future event success.
Storyline Crossovers
The episode’s focus on interconnected feuds (Page/Moxley, Strickland/Ospreay vs. Young Bucks, MJF/Briscoe, Omega/Okada) suggests AEW is building a cohesive narrative for AEW All-In. The involvement of factions like the Death Riders, Hurt Syndicate, and Don Callis Family could lead to multi-man matches or a faction warfare angle, diversifying AEW’s storytelling.
Women’s Division Dynamics
Moné’s victory and ongoing feud with Storm highlight the women’s division’s depth. Future episodes may see other stars like Willow Nightingale or Kris Statlander challenge for titles. The winner of the Casino Gauntlet will also.
ROH Integration
The presence of ROH World Champion Bandido and Paragon members Roderick Strong and Kyle O’Reilly underscores AEW’s integration of Ring of Honor talent. This could lead to more cross-promotional matches or title defenses. It could boost ROH’s visibility within AEW’s ecosystem.
Conclusion
The AEW Dynamite 300 episode was a landmark show that delivered on action, drama, and long-term storytelling. Key moments like Kenny Omega’s return, the Texas Death Match announcement, and MJF’s continued heel dominance set the stage for a blockbuster AEW All-In: Texas. The episode’s outcomes will likely influence AEW’s main event, tag team, and women’s divisions. As AEW continues its strong 2025, this episode solidified its reputation for compelling wrestling and narrative depth. It should ensure fans remain invested in the road to AEW All-In.
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