AEW Dynasty 2024 promised a night of exciting championship matches, including Willow Nightingale vs. Julia Hart for the AEW TBS Championship, Toni Storm vs. Thunder Rosa for the AEW Women’s World Championship, The Young Bucks vs. FTR for the AEW World Tag Team Championships in a Ladder Match, and Swerve Strickland vs. Samoa Joe for the AEW World Heavyweight Championship. Additionally, the event featured a unique match between Will Ospreay and Bryan Danielson, where the two wrestlers would compete solely for the love of wrestling with no storyline behind it.
Despite the hype surrounding AEW Dynasty 2024, AEW Dynamite last week saw a significant drop in viewership with only 762,00 viewers tuning in, as compared to the previous week’s numbers that were boosted by the CM Punk vs. Jack Perry footage from the AEW Brawl In. The event took place at the Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis, Mo., with a total of 6,307 tickets distributed and 414 tickets available for the fans.
The night of AEW Dynasty 2024 saw some incredible matches and results. Kazuchika Okada emerged victorious against PAC for the AEW Continental Championship, while House Of Black defeated Eddie Kingston, Adam Copeland, and Mark Briscoe. Willow Nightingale claimed the AEW TBS Championship by defeating Julia Hart, and Roderick Strong won the AEW International Championship by defeating Kyle O’Reilly. Other notable matches included Chris Jericho defeating Hook for the FTW Championship and Toni Storm emerging victorious over Thunder Rosa for the AEW Women’s World Championship.
Each match at AEW Dynasty 2024 received grades based on the performance and entertainment value. Kazuchika Okada vs. PAC received an A- grade, while House Of Black vs. Copeland, Briscoe, and Kingston received a B grade. Willow Nightingale vs. Julia Hart also received a B- grade, Roderick Strong vs. Kyle O’Reilly received a B grade, and Chris Jericho vs. Hook received a B grade as well. Toni Storm vs. Thunder Rosa and Swerve Strickland vs. Samoa Joe both received B grades, showcasing the overall quality of the matches at AEW Dynasty 2024.
The main event between Will Ospreay and Bryan Danielson also received high praise, with fans going wild for the match even before it started. The match had a 60-minute time limit and saw Ospreay ultimately defeating Danielson in a thrilling encounter. The Young Bucks also emerged victorious against FTR in a Ladder Match for the AEW World Tag Team Championships. Swerve Strickland defeated Samoa Joe for the AEW World Heavyweight Championship in a hard-fought battle, solidifying his position as a transitional champion.
Overall, AEW Dynasty 2024 delivered an action-packed night of wrestling with exciting championship matches and unexpected outcomes. From intense battles for various titles to standout performances from top wrestlers, the event showcased the best of what AEW has to offer. The event’s results and grades reflect the passion and talent of the competitors involved, leaving fans eager for more thrilling moments in the world of professional wrestling.
