3 Biggest Losers and 2 Winners from AEW Dynamite (September 3, 2025)

We are less than two weeks away from AEW All Out 2025, and ahead of the pay-per-view, the Jacksonville-based promotion gave us another chaotic edition of its flagship show, Dynamite, last night. The events on the show truly set the stage for what's to come at All Out.

This week's Dynamite took place in Philadelphia and featured two major championship matches: Mercedes Mone defended the TBS title against Alex Windsor, and Brodido (Bandido and Brody King) defended the AEW Tag Team titles against Claudio Castagnoli and Wheeler Yuta of the Death Riders. The main event of the show, meanwhile, was an All-Star 8-man tag match.

As usual, there were winners and losers on the show, and while some stars took the spotlight, others didn't do as well. Let's look at three wrestlers who ended up as the biggest losers and two who were winners this week on Dynamite.

# 5. & #4. Losers: Claudio Castagnoli and Wheeler Yuta

The Death Riders might want to forget their escapades this Wednesday, as the villainous group didn't have much to show for it by the end of the night. Dynamite started with Gabe Kidd interrupting Excalibur, but before he could say much, Darby Allin appeared and began brawling with him.

Shortly afterward, Yuta and the rest of the Death Riders became involved, but the Daredevil, backed by the Opps, Hook, and Willow Nightingale, ultimately got the better of the exchange with Gabe Kidd.

Later in the night, Claudio Castagnoli and Wheeler Yuta took on Brodido for their AEW World Tag Team Championships, and despite interference from Moxley and Marina Shafir, the Death Riders' duo couldn't get the job done. Truly a night to forget for Claudio, Yuta, and their group.

#3. Winner: Riho

Riho hadn't been seen on AEW TV since July 2024, so it was a surprise when the former and first-ever Women's World Champion in the Jacksonville-based promotion made her return to the promotion at Dynamite last night, shocking the All Elite Wrestling universe.

Moreover, Riho made an immediate impact by putting Mercedes Mone on notice. Following the CEO's successful defense of her TBS Championship against Alex Windsor, Mone continued her attack on Windsor, and this is when Riho appeared and sent the CEO packing.

At the end of the segment, the Japanese star was shown holding the TBS Championship and smiling, making her intentions for the foreseeable future clear.

#2. Loser: Kenny Omega was stretchered out of AEW Dynamite

Despite dealing with his ongoing health problems, Kenny Omega returned to AEW for the first time since All In: Texas and delivered a stellar performance at Forbidden Door in the Lights Out Steel Cage match, helping his team secure the win. On the following episode of Dynamite, Omega appeared to assist Hangman Page in fending off the Don Callis family's attack.

While everything seemed to be on track for the Best Bout Machine, Omega's fortunes took a U-turn on this week's Dynamite. The Cleaner was involved in an 8-man All-Star Tag match featuring Kyle Fletcher, Josh Alexander, and the Young Bucks against AEW World Champion “Hangman” Page, himself, and JetSpeed.

Not only did the heels take the victory, but Omega was ambushed post-match, and after Kyle Fletcher put him through a table, the officials were forced to stretcher him out of the arena.

#1. Winner: AEW TNT Champion Kyle Fletcher

Kyle Fletcher has gone up a level since winning the TNT Championship from Dustin Rhodes on Collision in July. The Protostar is part of arguably the most dominant faction, the Don Callis Family, in Tony Khan's promotion at the moment. He is portrayed as their de facto top man, alongside Don Callis.

This week on Dynamite, Fletcher raised his worth as a top heel in the promotion first by securing the pin in the 8-man All-Star tag match, then by mercilessly hitting a weakened Omega with a vicious brainbuster through a table, a maneuver that has since hospitalized Kenny Omega.

About the author

Karan Raj is a senior writer in Sportskeeda's AEW division. He holds an engineering degree from Manipal University, but his passion for sports motivated him to pursue an MSc in Sports Business from the University of Liverpool. Karan has been in the sports marketing industry for the past seven years.

As a lifelong WWE fan and enthusiast of wrestling entertainment, he has always been drawn to the industry's unique blend of sports and storytelling. Karan was introduced to the business by his elder sister when he was 10 years old.

Before assuming his current role at Sportskeeda, Karan worked for several reputable organizations, such as Ting Works LLP and Sportz Interactive, wearing different hats. He also wrote the anthem of UP Rudras, a hockey team that played in the Hockey India League. Karan conducts thorough research while writing articles and only relies on credible sources for information.

Karan's favorite pro wrestler is Seth Rollins. He admires The Visionary's versatility as a performer and his ability to play both heel and babyface characters to perfection. Besides Rollins, Karan looks up to Roman Reigns for his storytelling skills and ability to captivate audiences.

In AEW, he enjoys watching Will Ospreay compete inside the ring. Karan loves The Aerial Assassin's technical in-ring ability and athleticism. If Karan could go back to the Attitude Era, he would combine forces with Jericho and promise to elevate his career to the same level as The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin.When not writing about pro wrestling, Karan loves to play and watch football. It is a huge part of his life.

He is also a massive fan of tennis and is learning to play the sport. Apart from sports, he also knows how to play the ukulele.

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