Here’s your full review of AEW Dynamite from July 23, 2025, live from the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago — a night packed with fallout from All In and build-up toward Forbidden Door.

🧨 Hangman Page vs. Wheeler Yuta (Non-Title)

Result: Hangman Page defeated Yuta via pinfall with the Buckshot Lariat.
Storyline Impact: Hangman sought revenge for Colt Cabana after The Death Riders’ attack. Yuta tried to ambush Page during his entrance, but the champ overwhelmed him in a brutal squash.
Post-Match Drama: Hangman teased hanging Yuta with a chain, but stopped short, declaring The Death Riders didn’t care enough to save him.
Grade: B- — Short, intense, and effective in pushing the Death Riders’ potential implosion.

🏆 FTR vs. JetSpeed – Tag Title Eliminator Tournament

Result: FTR defeated JetSpeed to advance.
Match Highlights: Dax Harwood used Stokely Hathaway’s crutch for leverage on the pin. Speedball Mike Bailey and Kevin Knight looked sharp, but FTR’s heel tactics prevailed.
Post-Match: Cope (Adam Copeland) announced a business deal with The Hurt Syndicate, teasing future conflict.
Grade: A- — A thrilling tag match with strong storytelling and tournament stakes.

🎤 Will Ospreay Promo

Announcement: Ospreay revealed he has multiple herniated disks in his neck but expects to return by Forbidden Door.
Tone: Emotional yet defiant. He surprised Tony Khan by flying in to deliver the news himself.
Grade: B — A heartfelt segment that keeps fans invested in his comeback arc.

👑 Toni Storm vs. Billie Starkz – Women’s Title Eliminator

Result: Toni Storm defeated Starkz via submission.
Match Notes: Starkz nearly scored the upset, but Storm locked in the Crossface Chickenwing. Athena watched from the balcony, visibly torn between pride and jealousy.
Post-Match: Starkz blasted Storm with the title. Athena attacked Starkz, but Alex Windsor made the save, setting up her ROH title match on Collision.
Grade: B+ — Great chemistry and layered storytelling between mentor and minion.

🔥 Swerve Strickland vs. Hechicero

Result: Swerve won via disqualification after interference from The Don Callis Family.
Match Quality: Technically rich and fast-paced. Hechicero’s unique style meshed well with Swerve’s athleticism.
Aftermath: Okada tried to ambush Swerve with a chair, but The Mogul fought back, escalating their feud.
Grade: B — A solid setup for a Forbidden Door showdown.

🎯 Main Event: Claudio Castagnoli vs. Mark Briscoe

Result: Briscoe defeated Claudio.
Context: MJF teased tension with Bobby Lashley earlier, then refused Briscoe’s challenge, calling him “not worth his time”.
Post-Match: AEW announced Hangman Page vs. Jon Moxley for next week’s Dynamite — a rematch from All In, with everyone barred from ringside.
Grade: B — A satisfying close with clear stakes for next week.

🧠 Final Thoughts

This Dynamite felt like a bridge episode — not overloaded with surprises, but rich in character development and tournament momentum. The crowd was hot, the venue looked stellar, and AEW laid solid groundwork for Forbidden Door.