Bryan Danielson made a triumphant return at All In, capturing the AEW World Championship in a high-stakes match against Swerve Strickland after putting his career on the line. Competing at Wembley Stadium, Danielson, known as “The American Dragon,” had a bloodied but victorious moment, forcing Strickland to submit in front of his family and over 50,000 fans.
This victory not only adds another championship to Danielson’s illustrious career but also solidifies his place among the all-time greats in professional wrestling.
The event also featured a myriad of championship matches. Dr. Britt Baker faced Mercedes Moné for the TBS title, while Toni Storm lost her women’s championship to her former mentee, Mariah May. Will Ospreay defended his home turf against MJF for the International Championship.
All In 2024 provided unforgettable moments, including surprise returns and remarkable contests. Here are the match results:
In the pre-show, Top Flight, Lio Rush, Action Andretti, Tommy Billington, Kyle Fletcher, and Kip Sabian defeated Private Party, Dark Order, Anthony Ogogo, Satnam Singh, Ariya Daivari, and Jay Lethal. Willow Nightingale and Tomohiro Ishii triumphed over Stokely Hathaway and Kris Statlander, while Dustin Rhodes, Sammy Guevara, Katsuyori Shibata, and the Von Erichs overcame The Kingdom and Cage of Agony.
In the main card, Pac and the Blackpool Combat Club won the AEW trios championship in a ladder match against The Patriarchy, Bang Bang Gang, and House of Black. Mariah May took home the AEW women’s championship after defeating Toni Storm. HOOK regained the FTW championship by defeating Chris Jericho, while The Young Bucks retained their tag titles against FTR and The Acclaimed.
Christian Cage emerged victorious in the Casino Gauntlet match, and Will Ospreay claimed the International title by defeating MJF. Mercedes Moné retained her TBS championship against Britt Baker, and Jack Perry defended the TNT title against Darby Allin.
In the main event, Danielson’s victory over Swerve Strickland reinforced his status as one of the best wrestlers alive, ending a well-contested match with a Busaiku knee strike followed by Strickland’s submission.
The event also marked the AEW debut of Ricochet in the Casino Gauntlet match following his stint with WWE. The overall match card showcased dynamic performances, with the crowd reacting positively to unexpected storylines and character developments.
AEW All In 2024 is set to continue the excitement, taking place on August 25, with another event, All Out, scheduled for September 7.