AEW Dynamite Live Results (August 20, 2025): TOP STAR KIDNAPPED, HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT, AEW's KANE IS BACK!! FORMER WWE CHAMPION RETURNS!!

Post-match, Mercedes Mone gets in Persephone's face, but gets shoved down. Mone is stopped before she can do anything else. Alex Windsor also has a face-off with Persephone.

AEW Women's World Champion "Timeless" Toni Storm is still on the floor after that piledriver into the stairs.

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— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) August 21, 2025

In the end, Athena is the legal woman for her team, but Alex Windsor doesn't realize it. She makes Mone tap out to the sharpshooter, but Athena takes advantage of the situation by hitting the O-Face on Windsor for the win.

Athena and Mercedes Mone win

After some back-and-forth, Alex Windsor gets a two-count on Mercedes Mone with a short lariat. She hits a blue thunder bomb, but Athena breaks the count. Athena drops Storm's head on the steel steps.

Windsor comes in and gets a two-count on Athena after a short-arm lariat. But Alex Windsor is stopped by Mone on the turnbuckle. Storm gets in trouble, but Windsor makes the save.

The action continues, and Athena has a miscommunication with Mercedes Mone. This allows a struggling Alex Windsor to tag in Toni Storm. Storm unloads on Athena and gets a two-count after a suplex.

All four ladies get involved, and the heels come out on top. Athena hits a tope suicida on Alex Windsor, but Toni Storm connects with a hip attack on Mone. Athena plants Storm before Windsor comes in with a dive.

Windsor shows her power and connects with a fallaway slam. Toni Storm comes in, and she freaks out Mercedes Mone. Athena comes in, and she backs Storm in the corner.

Athena and Mercedes Mone vs. Alex Windsor and Toni Storm

Mercedes Mone and Alex Windsor start the match. The two engage in some grappling before Mone tries for a submission. Mone then strikes Windsor and takes her down with a crossbody.

An enraged Hangman Page blasts Ricochet with a steel chair shot and asks about MJF. But he has already left the building. Page also attacks a security official.

Full of rage, #AEW World Champion Hangman Page is hunting for @The_MJF but crosses paths with @KingRicochet instead!

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— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) August 21, 2025

.@The_MJF has a series of demands for Hangman Adam Page or he's going to set @SussexCoChicken on fire!

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— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) August 21, 2025

MJF has three demands for Page for their Forbidden Door clash. The World title can change hands via DQ, change hands via count-out, and MJF doesn't need to execute his contract. MJF threatens to set Briscoe on fire and gives Page 5 seconds. Page finally accepts MJF's demands and then rushes to the backstage area with a steel chair.

MJF's music plays, but he doesn't come out. Tony Schiavone informs that MJF has hold of a camera, but bad things will happen if Hangman Page leaves the ring. We see that Ricochet, Gates of Agony, and MJF have tied up Mark Briscoe and poured some oil over him.

Hangman Page comes out to the ring. He brings up MJF jumping him from the back last week. Page says MJF only does underhanded tactics. Page takes shots at MJF. Page puts MJF on notice ahead of Forbidden Door clash.

THIS SUNDAY! The #AEW Unified Championship will be defended as the champion @rainmakerXokada faces the challenger @swerveconfident at AEW x NJPW #ForbiddenDoor!#ForbiddenDoor
LIVE on PPV, 1PM ET/10am PT
Sunday, 8/24

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— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) August 21, 2025

After some back-and-forth, FTR hit the Shatter Machine on Bandido, but Brody King made the save. King and FTR battle on the outside. Wheeler puts King through a table, and the time runs out.

Bandido hits the 21 Plex on Dax Harwood, but the match ends in a draw. However, Tony Khan announces that both FTR and Brodido will challenge The Hurt Syndicate at Forbidden Door. Hurt Syndicate comes out and has a staredown with their challengers from the ramp.

Bandido takes down FTR as only two minutes are remaining. Bandido counters the Shatter Machine. Harwood avoids the 21 Plex with some help from Cash Wheeler.

Brody King gets hit with the Shatter Machine, but Bandido is the legal man. Brody King and Dax Harwood battle on the apron, and King then battles with Wheeler. FTR drops King with a piledriver on the apron.

The fight continues, and FTR gets the upper hand. Harwood gets a two-count on King after a FTR combination move.

Bandido is the legal man. He takes flight and crashes into Dax Harwood. Stokely tries to cause an interference, but is kicked down. Bandido hits a frogsplash on Dax, but Wheeler takes King out on the floor.

Bandido fights back with a double hurricanrana and then follows up with a double DDT. He makes the tag to Brody King. He stacks FTR up and hits a splash. King then follows up with the cannonball. He gets a two-count on Harwood shortly after.

After a little back-and-forth action, Bandido connects with a crossbody on Dax Harwood for a two-count. Both teams are giving their all to advance in the tag team tournament.

Bandido's momentum is stopped by FTR on the outside, and he is slammed face-first on the apron. FTR slam Bandido on the barricades. Back in the ring, Harwood hits a brainbuster on Bandido for a two-count.

Brody King makes the tag to Bandido. The latter takes the fight to Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler. He gets a two-count on Harwood.

Brody King has been busted open. FTR is in complete control at this stage of the match. Cash Wheeler gets a two-count after a moonsault on King.

Brody King absorbs a piledriver from Harwood and dominates both members of FTR. After some back-and-forth, Stokely gets involved as he hits Brody King with a pipe, hidden in his sling.

Brody King is the legal man, and he overpowers Cash Wheeler. Dax Harwood comes in, but he is chopped down as well. King connects with elbow strikes and chops on Harwood.

Harwood takes down Bandido with a side headlock. FTR gets the upper hand before Cash Wheeler is tagged in. FTR tries for dirty tactics by throwing steel chairs into the ring. But the referee stops them.

FTR vs. Brodido

Dax Harwood and Bandido start the match. Harwood shoves Bandido in the corner before the two stars engage in back-and-forth action. Bandido gets the upper hand.

Ricochet and Gates of Agony are backstage. MJF comes in. He says bald people freak him out. MJF proposes an alliance to take down Mark Briscoe, and Ricochet accepts.

A man possessed, @SussexCoChicken is determined to hunt down @The_MJF!

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— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) August 21, 2025

Mark Briscoe is seen backstage, and he is not done with MJF.

Luchasaurus takes out Cope, and after some hesitation, takes out Christian Cage as well. The Forbidden Door match is now Luchasaurus and Kip Sabian vs. Cope and Christian Cage.

However, Nick has an insurance policy. LUCHASAURUS IS BACK!!

Christian Cage makes it clear that his alliance with Cope is out of necessity. The two stars do a handshake before Shayna Wayne and Kip Sabian interrupt them. Nick Wayne shows up on the titantron and says he is not cleared to compete due to a broken foot.

Schiavone brings up Cope and Christian's reunion. But Christian Cage tells fans to shut up. Cope stops him and says how much the fans love them. However, Cope admits that Christian is an a**hole, and sometimes you need an a**hole. Christian is Cope's a**hole.

Tony Schiavone introduces to the ring next. He gets a great reaction from the fans. Christian Cage comes out next.

THIS SUNDAY! The #AEW World Championship is at stake as Hangman Page defends against former champion @The_MJF at NJPW x AEW #ForbiddenDoor!#ForbiddenDoor
LIVE on PPV, 1PM ET/10am PT
Sunday, 8/24

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— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) August 21, 2025

After the match, a huge brawl breaks out. It ends with Darby Allin, who was in the body bag, hitting the Coffin Drop from the mid-level of the arena.

JetSpeed is taken out. Yuta and Tanahashi battle on the turnbuckle before Will Ospreay shows up with someone in a body bag. It distracts Yuta, and Tanahashi hits the moonsault to pick up the win for his team.

Hiroshi Tanahashi and JetSpeed win

Jon Moxley stops the babyfaces before JetSpeed gets the momentum back. Tanahashi hits the slingblade on Yuta. Bullet Club WarDogs show up out of nowhere.

Claudio Castagnoli unloads on Knight before the latter delivers a dropkick. He connects with a thrust kick on Moxley. Hiroshi Tanahashi comes in and batters Wheeler Yuta.

Death Riders vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi and JetSpeed

After an initial back-and-forth, Death Riders are in complete control. Marina Shafir has been ejected from the ringside. Kevin Knight is being pounded by the Death Riders.

Will Ospreay brings up the Forbidden Door Match, among other things, before Jon Moxley and his Death Riders come out to the ring.

Loud chants for Ospreay in Scotland. He thanks the fans and then brings up his past experiences in Scotland. He mentions Gregg's Sausage Rolls and gets a loud ovation.

Welcome to this week's AEW Dynamite live results. The show starts with a Bryan Danielson appearance. He is on commentary duty this Dynamite. Will Ospreay then makes his way out for a face-to-face with Jon Moxley.

TONIGHT!

It's the FINAL #AEWDynamite before #ForbiddenDoor! What are you most excited to see?

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— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) August 20, 2025

#AEWDynamite
8/7c on TBS + HBO Max
This Wednesday, 8/20!

TBS Champion @MercedesVarnado/
ROH Women's World Champion @AthenaPalmer_FG
vs
AEW Women's World Champion
Timeless Toni Storm/@HailWindsor

It’s a Can’t Miss
Road To #ForbiddenDoor tag team fight
WEDNESDAY NIGHT! pic.twitter.com/tJkqS7bC2m
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) August 19, 2025

#AEWDynamite
8/7c on TBS + HBO Max
Tomorrow, 8/20!@JonMoxley/@ClaudioCSRO/@WheelerYuta
vs@Jet2Flyy/@SpeedballBailey/@tanahashi1_100

Days before the #ForbiddenDoor Lights Out Steel Cage Match,
Death Riders will fight Tanahashi + JetSpeed
TOMORROW NIGHT! pic.twitter.com/K1JiMIQDTB
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) August 19, 2025

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