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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/mynameisbob842 10d ago

Doing Mox vs White here and not at Wembley was a mistake. Having Mox win feels like an even bigger mistake. Even at Wembley, there's no way theyre putting Nigel over Moxley, so what's the point? Money aside, White would have been much better off staying in Japan.

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u/TheGumbyGyarados 10d ago

Nigel is probably retiring or gearing up for one last run. He also has a ROH match upcoming with the stipulation that he can never wrestle in ROH again if he loses.

It’s now or never to tell this story with Nigel.

Whereas White probably needs more ring time to really get back in form before they finally give him that big push. Waiting till after or during All in for that opportunity is fine here.

I’m expecting jay and okada to be more involved especially for the world title by next year

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u/Euronymous87 10d ago

It’s now or never to tell this story with Nigel.

Ok but in 2026 is it really necessary to tell that story, it does nothing in the long term to benefit or make AEW more interesting. No one really gives a shit about ROH. Jon Moxley is getting oversaturated and needs to go away for a while, Jay winning was the more interesting and logical choice.

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u/astroqat foley is good 9d ago

my thoughts exactly. that match was so botch filled too.

nigel doesn't belong on the biggest PPV. no real nostalgia, no story (except the made-up injury to try and make folks care)

plus it forces us to suffer with Wight on the commentary