AEW Dynamite Glasgow results: Tanahashi and JetSpeed topple Death Riders; FTR-Brody King draw in tag title eliminator; Page-MJF angle continues; Athena and Mercedes Mone prevail
Tonight’s AEW Dynamite, taped in advance at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow, Scotland and airing on TBS/HBO Max, delivered a night of belt and storyline development ahead of Forbidden Door. Spoilers below reflect the episode’s results.
Results and key moments
– Trios Match: Hiroshi Tanahashi and JetSpeed (The Jet, Kevin Knight, and Speedball Mike Bailey) defeated Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta) by pinfall. In the aftermath, a massive brawl erupted involving Gabe Kidd, Drilla Maloney, Clark Connors, Robbie X, The Young Bucks, Paragon, Darby Allin, and The Opps.
– In-ring promo/segment: Adam Copeland and Christian Cage confronted Kip Sabian and Nick Wayne. It was announced that Luchasaurus is taking Wayne’s place at Forbidden Door following his return.
– AEW World Tag Team Championship Eliminator Final: FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) vs. Bandido and Brody King (Brodio) ended in a time-limit draw. As a result, both teams will face The Hurt Syndicate at Forbidden Door for the tag titles.
– Hangman Page segment: “Hangman” Adam Page cut a promo in the ring. In the back, MJF, Ricochet, and The Gates of Agony attacked Mark Briscoe, using him as hostage bait to pressure changes to Page’s Forbidden Door match. The title can now change hands on a disqualification or count-out, and MJF’s Casino Gauntlet contract is not being used for this angle.
– Women’s match: Athena and Mercedes Mone defeated Toni Storm and Alex Windsor.
Context and implications for Forbidden Door
– Tag team title scene: The time-limit draw between FTR and Brody King/Bandido advances both teams to a championship shot at Forbidden Door, ensuring a high-stakes showcase for the tag titles and fueling anticipation for the pay-per-view.
– Hangman Page vs. MJF angle: The decision to allow a title change on DQ or count-out, plus the hostage angle involving Briscoe, tightens the storyline between Page and MJF and raises the potential for outside interference to influence the title scenario at Forbidden Door.
– Athena and Mercedes Mone win: The victory over Storm and Windsor strengthens the momentum of the two champions heading toward their Forbidden Door matchups, and it adds further depth to the event’s women’s division storyline.
Additional notes and commentary
– The episode built toward Forbidden Door with a blend of in-ring action and progressing storylines, including returns and cross-promotional elements (Tanahashi’s involvement and JetSpeed’s rise on the new team).
– The post-match brawl and the Luchasaurus update inject additional drama into the Glasgow show’s overall arc, suggesting more surprises to come before pay-per-view weekend.
– For fans following the title picture, the results keep several key feuds in motion and set up multiple potential moments at Forbidden Door.
Overall takeaway
Dynamite in Glasgow delivered a stacked lineup of developments that push several ongoing storylines toward Forbidden Door. From the decisive (yet dramatic) tag title eliminator result to the ongoing Hangman Page vs. MJF angle and Athena/Mercedes Mone’s continued momentum, the show kept audiences engaged and laid groundwork for a pay-per-view filled with title bouts, interruptions, and potential plot twists. If you’re following these storylines, Forbidden Door looks to be shaping up as a compelling blend of athletic competition and compelling character-driven angles.
Summary
A night of championship implications and storyline progression, headlined by a Tanahashi-and-JetSpeed win, a draw in the tag title eliminator that guarantees a Forbidden Door title match, and escalating angles around Hangman Page and MJF, plus continued momentum for Athena and Mercedes Mone. The groundwork laid in Glasgow promises an action-packed pay-per-view horizon.