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AEW Dynamite: Championship Matches and Major Celebrations Highlight October 22 Episode
10/22/2025, 8:55:48 PM
Key Matches and Events Scheduled
The October 22 episode of AEW Dynamite, airing live from the Boeing Center in San Antonio, Texas, will feature two significant championship matches and a celebration for Mercedes Moné. The AEW Unified Championship will be defended by Kazuchika Okada against Bandido, while The Opps, consisting of Samoa Joe, Powerhouse Hobbs, and Katsuyori Shibata, will defend their AEW World Trios Championships against The Hurt Syndicate, which includes Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin, and MVP.
This episode marks the first Dynamite following the WrestleDream pay-per-view, where Samoa Joe turned on AEW World Champion Adam "Hangman" Page after a hard-fought match, leading to a brutal assault by Joe and his allies. The fallout from this event will be a focal point of the evening, as Page vows to seek revenge.
Championship Context
Kazuchika Okada, the reigning AEW Unified Champion, faces a formidable challenge in Bandido, who recently pinned Okada during a tag team match at WrestleDream. This match will be contested under Continental Rules, prohibiting outside interference, which adds an extra layer of intensity to the encounter. Okada's pride is at stake, as he seeks to avoid a second consecutive loss to Bandido, who is also the ROH World Champion.
In the AEW World Trios Championship match, The Opps will defend their titles against The Hurt Syndicate. The latter earned their title shot by defeating The Demand in a #1 contenders match at WrestleDream. The Opps, now aligned as a heel faction, will need to navigate the challenges posed by the experienced trio of Lashley, Benjamin, and MVP.
Mercedes Moné's Celebration
Additionally, the episode will feature a "12 Belts Moné Celebration" for Mercedes Moné, who recently achieved significant success by retaining her AEW TBS Championship and winning two new titles over the weekend. Moné's celebration will highlight her accomplishments, including her current record as the longest-reigning AEW TBS Champion.
AEW Women's Tag Team Championship Tournament
The show will also unveil the bracket for the inaugural AEW Women’s Tag Team Championship tournament. This tournament has generated considerable excitement, with various teams, including TayJay (Tay Melo and Anna Jay) and the newly formed duo of Willow Nightingale and Harley Cameron, vying for the chance to become the first champions.
Criticism and Opposition
While the matches and celebrations are highly anticipated, some fans express concern over the direction of certain storylines, particularly regarding Samoa Joe's recent actions. Critics argue that Joe's heel turn may detract from the overall narrative of the AEW World Championship scene, potentially overshadowing Page's title reign.
What's Next
Following this episode, AEW will continue to build toward the Full Gear event scheduled for November 22, with the outcomes of these matches likely to shape future storylines and rivalries within the promotion.
Verbatim Quotes
- “The Cowboy always makes good on his promises.” — AEW Analyst
- “Wednesday Night #AEWDynamite 8pm ET/7pm CT, TBS + HBO Max TOMORROW, Wed 10/22!” — Tony Khan, AEW Owner
This episode of AEW Dynamite promises to deliver thrilling matches and significant developments in ongoing rivalries, setting the stage for an exciting lead-up to Full Gear.
