AEW Dynamite just got a whole lot more unpredictablethanks to Jon Moxley kicking down the bosss door.
Less than two hours before the August 6th edition of Dynamite was set to go live, AEW President Tony Khan took to social media with a major last-minute announcement. According to Khan, Jon Moxley just stormed into his office and DEMANDED a fight tonight. Never one to back down from chaos, Moxley didnt care who the opponent was.
Luckily, someone was ready. Speedball Mike Bailey has answered the challenge, Khan confirmed. The two will now open the show in whats guaranteed to be a hard-hitting brawl. Thats just the kickoff.
The rest of the card features big-time stakes as AEW builds toward the Forbidden Door pay-per-view later this month. 8 Belts Mercedes Mon returns live on Dynamite after her absence following All In: Texas. During that time away, she kept collecting championships around the world. Now, shes back and ready to remind everyone why shes the CEO.
Meanwhile, four womenQueen Aminata, Skye Blue, Alex Windsor, and Billie Starkzwill clash in a Four-Way TBS Championship Qualifier. The winner moves on to face Mercedes Mon at Forbidden Door, and every competitor is fighting for that breakout spotlight.
Also on the lineup: MJF takes on Mark Briscoe in a singles match after weeks of personal jabs and tension. The AEW World Tag Team Eliminator Tournament continues with the Young Bucks facing Bandido and Brody King in semifinal action.
AEW Dynamite August 6, 2025 Full Lineup:
- Jon Moxley vs. Speedball Mike Bailey (Opening Match)
- 8 Belts Mercedes Mon Appears Live
- Four-Way TBS Championship Qualifier: Queen Aminata vs. Skye Blue vs. Alex Windsor vs. Billie Starkz
- MJF vs. Mark Briscoe
- AEW World Tag Team Eliminator Semifinal: The Young Bucks vs. Bandido & Brody King
AEW Dynamite goes live at 8 PM ET on TBS and is also available to stream on MAX. The show is broadcasting from the Wolstein Center in Cleveland, Ohioand fans are in for a stacked night of action.
As a reminder, Ringside Newswill be providing live play-by-play coverage of tonights show over in ourAEW Dynamitecoverage hub. Also keep checking back withRingside Newsfor more updates, because there could be several before the big show.
How do you feel about Moxley vs. Bailey being the opening match for Dynamite? Does this change your excitement for the show? Drop your thoughts in the commentswe want to hear from you.
