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AEW Dynamite: Maximum Carnage is live from the Arizona Financial Theatre in Phoenix, AZ. The commentary team is Excalibur and Bryan Danielson.
Excalibur runs down the card for the night as the show begins. We then get a promo from Samoa Joe, where he says that Hangman Adam Page is a fool and that he is preparing to defend the Trios titles, but he has put out a bounty on Page, and Bryan Keith is here to collect the bounty.
Darby Allin vs. PAC
PAC tells the Death Riders he will be doing this by himself tonight. Darby attacks PAC as he comes to the ringside area, and they brawl into the crowd. Darby is in control for most of the brawl, highlighted by a Coffin Drop from the second level onto PAC. After the Coffin Drop, PAC makes his way back to the ringside area, and Darby follows as they continue brawling on the floor. PAC hits a belly-to-belly suplex, sending Darby into the steel steps.
PAC rolls Darby into the ring, and when PAC enters, the referee checks on Darby and the bell finally rings. PAC wipes out Darby with a lariat for two. PAC then slingshots Darby from the bottom rope into the middle rope for two. PAC hits a backdrop followed by a German suplex for two as we go to picture-in-picture.
When we return to full screen, Darby knocks PAC down from the top rope and then hits a dropkick from the top. Darby follows with a Coffin Splash off the second rope and a shotgun dropkick. He charges at PAC, who launches him with a suplex into the turnbuckles. PAC places Darby on the top rope and hits a belly-to-belly suplex from the top. PAC then hits an Awesome Bomb from the ring to the ramp.
PAC goes back to the top as the referee counts, with Darby getting back into the ring at nine. Darby flips PAC the double bird, and PAC drops to the mat selling his ankle. Darby attacks the ankle, and as PAC rolls to the floor, Darby hits a Coffin Drop from the top. Darby rolls PAC to the apron, goes back to the top, and hits another Coffin Drop, landing on the apron as well. PAC retreats to the corner, and when Darby charges, PAC pulls the referee in front of him, taking the referee down.
Darby applies a Scorpion Death Lock, and PAC is tapping, but the referee is still down. Wheeler Yuta comes to the ring with a chair, but Darby drops Yuta with a Scorpion Death Drop. Darby then hits PAC with a Scorpion Death Drop, wraps the chair around PAC’s ankle, and hits a Coffin Drop onto the chair. Darby reapplies the Scorpion Death Lock as the referee recovers and sees PAC tapping out.
Winner: Darby Allin
Bryan Keith (w/ Big Bill) vs. Hangman Adam Page
Page ducks an attack from Keith and beats him down. Keith responds with a big boot and a series of chops before targeting the leg. Page kicks free and fires back with a big boot of his own. Page beats Keith down in the corner, whips him to the apron, hits a springboard strike, and dives onto Keith on the floor. They brawl on the outside before Page rolls Keith back into the ring. Page chops Keith and attempts to hoist him up, but Keith fights free. Page drops him with a rolling elbow strike.
Page heads to the ropes, but Bill grabs his foot. Keith lands a headbutt and beats down Page in the corner as we go to picture-in-picture.
When we return to full screen, Page and Keith exchange chops. Page runs into a big boot in the corner but absorbs it. On a second charge, Keith hits a drop toe hold into the turnbuckle, a knee strike, and an exploder suplex for two. Keith throws an elbow as Page charges, but when Keith follows up, Page counters with a fallaway slam and a pair of clotheslines. Keith attempts a sunset flip, but Page rolls through into a basement lariat for two.
Keith scores a rolling pin for two and follows with a belly-to-belly suplex into the turnbuckle for another two-count. Keith attempts a Tiger Driver, but Page escapes and hits a lariat. The two go back and forth, and when Keith distracts the referee, Big Bill grabs Page. Swerve Strickland appears and attacks Bill with a chain. Page capitalizes with a Buckshot Lariat on Keith for the pin and the win.
Winner: Hangman Adam Page
Page grabs a microphone and says he is going to take everything from Samoa Joe. Swerve grabs a mic and says they will be coming after MJF relentlessly. Swerve adds that his New Year’s resolution is getting the world title back.
Kenny Omega’s music hits.
Omega comes out in street gear with a microphone, momentarily stunned by his pyro before entering the ring. He says he had time for what he wanted to say, but why not come out now when three of the best in AEW are in the ring. He says they all have something to prove, and he needs to prove people right when they called him the God of Professional Wrestling. He says he has to win a couple of matches to earn a title shot, and he is going after that championship.
Page says there are three people who want that title, and it is not a team effort. If they cross paths on the way to the championship, may the best man win.
Page and Swerve leave, and we hear Don Callis’ “chord of doom.” Don appears with Josh Alexander, Rocky Romero, and Lance Archer.
Don says he has always been a fan of MJF, and if MJF needs to wrestle someone, why not wrestle the man who broke Kota Ibushi’s leg and sent Kenny Omega to the hospital: Josh Alexander.
Kenny says he had trouble hearing Don over the crowd booing him. Kenny adds that he has a little time tonight, so if everyone agrees, he will wrestle Josh Alexander tonight. Don responds that Kenny will do what “daddy” says, when he says, and that will be next week on Dynamite.
After Don leaves, Kenny says this is phase one of his road to the title and wishes everyone adieu.
Backstage, Renee Paquette is with Brody King when they run into John Cruz. Cruz tells Brody to tell his partner to leave him alone. Brody responds that’s fine, but they have a standby match later tonight.
Brody King vs. Johnathan Cruz
This is a very quick squash, with Brody not even removing his fur cloak until after the match is over.
Winner: Brody King
Afterward, Brody tells Bandido to beat MJF’s ass and says it would be an honor to be Bandido’s first challenger.
We then get a hype video for the MJF vs. Bandido main event.
Mark Davis and Jake Doyle vs. JetSpeed (Kevin Knight and “Speedball” Mike Bailey) vs. Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona) vs. The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson)
Four-Way Tornado Match for the #1 Contendership to the AEW Tag Team Titles
Ricochet and Don Callis join commentary.
The match begins with brawling and dives. The Young Bucks and JetSpeed trade offense until Davis and Doyle and Gates of Agony hit the ring and clear them out. JetSpeed hits dropkicks on Gates of Agony. The Bucks rejoin the fight against Davis and Doyle, knocking them to the floor, leading to another round of dives.
The Bucks and JetSpeed work over Davis and Doyle in the corner and attempt a four-way BTE Trigger, but Davis and Doyle fight them off. Gates of Agony enters, and Toa Liona stands tall before diving onto everyone on the floor.
We go to picture-in-picture.
Back from the break, Davis and Doyle are in control. The Bucks fire back with double-team offense, sending them to the floor. Gates of Agony beats down the Bucks while Davis and Doyle work over JetSpeed. Eventually, the Bucks and JetSpeed rally and hit coordinated top-rope dives, leaving all eight men down.
Each team takes turns clearing the ring. Gates of Agony briefly control the action, with Toa stacking the Bucks on his back. Speedball hits an Ultima Weapon, and Knight follows with a UFO Splash on Toa for a near fall, broken up by Kaun. The Bucks take out Speedball, leading to a Superkick Party.
The Bucks and JetSpeed trade high spots and near falls. Ricochet grabs the referee’s leg to stop a count, but Jack Perry runs in and attacks Ricochet. The two brawl out of camera range.
Speedball delivers a flurry of offense on Davis and Doyle before being tossed to the floor. Davis hits a piledriver on Knight for the pin and the win.
Winners and #1 Contenders: Mark Davis and Jake Doyle
Excalibur sends condolences to the friends and family of Grateful Dead guitarist Bob Weir.
Sky Flight cuts a promo regarding their upcoming matches and the Don Callis Family.
Triangle of Madness (Julia Hart, Thekla, and Skye Blue) vs. Kris Statlander and the Babes of Wrath (Willow Nightingale and Harley Cameron)
Thekla starts with Kris but quickly tags out to Hart. Kris takes Hart down and works arm bars. Hart attempts a casadora, but Kris blocks it and slams her. Harley tags in, and Kris slams Harley onto Hart for two. Harley and Hart trade kicks, with Harley hitting a Sling Blade for two. Willow tags in and slams Harley onto Hart for two. Hart hits a jawbreaker and tags in Skye Blue. Blue connects with a knee strike and a cartwheel forearm. Willow counters with an enzuigiri and ten clotheslines in the corner.
Blue jumps onto Willow’s back, but Kris tags in. Willow flips Blue to the mat, and Kris, Willow, and Harley combine for offense on Blue for two. Triangle of Madness isolates Harley as we go to picture-in-picture.
Back in full screen, Harley fights back with a leaping Sling Blade on Thekla and tags in Kris, who cleans house. Kris hits a spinning driver on Thekla for two, broken up by Blue. Kris slams Hart and Blue into each other, and chaos follows.
Willow uses Harley for a backpack senton on Thekla for a one-count, broken up by Blue. Thekla attempts a spear on Willow, but Kris shoves Willow aside and takes the spear. Thekla follows with a curb stomp on Kris for the pin.
Winners: Triangle of Madness
Backstage, Renee is with JetSpeed. Swerve Strickland says he cannot wait to mix it up with Speedball. He adds that he personally spoke to Tony Khan about Kevin Knight, calling him the future of the business. Page joins them and says he is teaming with them to challenge The Opps for the Trios Titles.
We see a teaser promo for The Rascalz coming to AEW.
MJF (AEW World Champion) vs. Bandido
The two circle before locking up. Bandido scores an immediate roll-up for two. MJF applies a side headlock and runs the ropes for a shoulder tackle. They exchange athletic sequences, with Bandido hitting a spinning arm drag and tijeras for two. Bandido continues with quick roll-ups and flashy offense, including a gorilla press slam. MJF retreats to the floor, but Bandido dives onto him anyway.
MJF regains control by attacking Bandido’s arm, working methodically. Bandido fires back with explosive offense, including a spinning DDT and a single-arm gorilla press. MJF targets the injured arm and hits a cutter for two. Bandido rallies with a Poisonrana and Code Red for a near fall.
Bandido attempts the 21 Plex multiple times, but MJF resists until Bandido finally hits it, though he cannot hold the bridge. MJF transitions into Salt of the Earth, then switches to the Labell Lock. Bandido fades, and the referee stops the match.
Winner and Still AEW World Champion: MJF
MJF admits that while he once laughed at the idea of Bandido as world champion, he is now impressed and believes Bandido could hold the title someday. He then attacks Bandido with the belt and calls for an unmasking, but Brody King storms the ring and chases MJF off. Brody helps Bandido to his feet as the show goes off the air.
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