AEW Dynamite Preview: Takeshita vs. Cassidy, Diamond Ring Final, MJF Returns
AEW Dynamite returns to the iconic Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City for a special Christmas Eve broadcast on December 24, 2025. The show will start at 6 p.m. ET/5 p.m. CT, accessible via TBS and HBO Max. This event precedes AEW’s Worlds End pay-per-view in Chicago, just three days later.
Key Matches of AEW Dynamite
Several significant matches are set to unfold tonight, influenced by the ongoing Continental Classic tournament.
Continental Classic Blue League
- Match: Konosuke Takeshita vs. Orange Cassidy
- Points: Takeshita: 7 points (IWGP World Heavyweight Champion), Cassidy: 6 points
- Implication: A victory for Takeshita secures a semifinal berth, while Cassidy aims for the top of the leaderboard.
Continental Classic Gold League
- Match: PAC vs. “Jungle” Jack Perry
- Points: PAC: 6 points, Perry: 3 points
- Both wrestlers seek crucial points to advance in the league.
Continental Classic Blue League
- Match: Roderick Strong vs. Máscara Dorada
- Points: Dorada: 3 points, Strong: 0 points
- Strong will attempt to hinder Dorada’s chances after being eliminated previously.
Dynamite Diamond Ring Final
Following last week’s thrilling Diamond Battle Royale, two champions face off:
- Match: Ricochet (AEW National Champion) vs. Bandido (ROH World Champion)
- Stakes: The winner earns a shot at the AEW World Title at Maximum Carnage on January 14 in Phoenix.
Notable Appearances
- MJF returns ahead of the AEW World Championship 4-Way at Worlds End, joining the likes of Swerve Strickland, Adam Page, and Samoa Joe.
- A face-to-face interview between Kris Statlander and Jamie Hayter is also on the docket, building hype for their upcoming championship match.
- Mina Shirakawa will battle Marina Shafir in a heated encounter.
Fans can look forward to an electrifying lineup this Christmas Eve that features numerous storylines heading into the culminating events of the Continental Classic and future title matches.
