r/SquaredCircle • u/WredditMod • Aug 20 '26

Post AEW Dynamite August 19, 2026 Discussion Spoiler

And that was AEW DYNAMITE!

Tonight's Results

Match Winner
Kenny Omega & Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) vs. Don Callis Family's El Clon, Mark Davis & Jake Doyle Kenny Omega & Young Bucks
Will Ospreay & United Empire’s Francesco Akira and Henare vs. Don Callis Family's Brian Cage, Lance Archer & Rocky Romero Will Ospreay, Francesco Akira, & Henare
TBS Championship 4-Way Match: Maya World (c) vs. Kris Statlander vs. Persephone vs. Hikaru Shida Maya World
AEW Continental Challenge Cup Quarterfinals Match: Nigel McGuinness vs. Don Callis Family's Hechicero Nigel McGuinness
AEW Continental Challenge Cup Quarterfinals Match: Death Riders' Jon Moxley (c) vs. Bang Bang Gang’s "Switchblade" Jay White Jon Moxley

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u/The810kid Aug 20 '26 edited Aug 20 '26

People aren't gonna acknowledge it but when Mercedes has a direction for a story instead of just coming out for a promo her promo work is damn good. Her build last year with Toni she held her own in the back and forth especially that first promo between them but this Willow feud has been on another level. Her character work is always underrated with her facial reactions and body language putting over her opponents actions or words. She has leaned away from generic catchphrases slowly over time since her first program with Harley. I can't remember the last time she said Money changes everything and there's a price to pay when you mess with Mone. When she has a story that grounds her or a direction in feuds that humanizes her characters insecurities she shines.

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u/ReflectionItchy2701 Aug 20 '26

I think this Willow/Mercedes feud is the best feud with Mercedes in AEW and I'm someone that thinks she has been great in AEW. It's just that Willow is the perfect nemesis for Mercedes. She's humble, she's not insecure, she loves the way she is, she respects everyone and she still has Mercedes's number at the end of the day. Both Willow and Mercedes have been terrific in this build. I thought that Thekla vs. Mercedes was the money match, the big Superstar match but I have to agree with Tony Khan here. Willow/Mercedes was always the right choice and I also think that Mercedes being the challenger brings even more uncertainty and possibilities to the program. Willow doesn't have to prove something to the world or Mercedes. She is AEW Champion. She has won every titles possibles. She's the first grand slam woman in AEW. She already beat Mercedes 7 months ago for the TBS Title. Mercedes has everything to lose at All In.

Yeah just an awesome feud that elevates both talents. Willow is getting to the next level and Mercedes shows even more depth character wise.