The OVO Hydro in Glasgow, Scotland, was electric on August 20 as All Elite Wrestling taped an unforgettable episode of AEW Dynamite. Packed with shocking twists, intense brawls, and game-changing announcements, the show set the stage for an explosive Forbidden Door pay-per-view. Here’s a rundown of the night’s biggest moments, filled with drama and high-octane action that left fans buzzing.
Ospreay’s Bombshell and a Lights-Out Showdown
The evening kicked off with international sensation Will Ospreay addressing the Glasgow faithful. In a gut-wrenching revelation, Ospreay announced he’s not medically cleared for his scheduled 10-man tag team match at Forbidden Door. But in true AEW fashion, he turned adversity into opportunity, declaring the bout will now be an unsanctioned Lights Out Steel Cage match—a chaotic, no-rules spectacle that promises to raise the stakes. Before he could elaborate, Jon Moxley and his Death Riders ambushed Ospreay, sparking a wild brawl. Just when it seemed Ospreay was outnumbered, Hiroshi Tanahashi stormed the ring to even the odds, sending the crowd into a frenzy.
The chaos spilled into the night’s opening match, where Tanahashi teamed with JetSpeed (Kevin Knight and “Speedball” Mike Bailey) to take on The Death Riders (Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, and Wheeler Yuta). The high-flying trio secured a thrilling victory, but the action didn’t stop there. Post-match, the ring erupted as Bullet Club War Dogs and The Opps (Samoa Joe, Powerhouse Hobbs, and Katsuyori Shibata) clashed in a massive brawl. Adding to the mayhem, Darby Allin soared from a balcony with a jaw-dropping Coffin Drop, cementing his reputation as AEW’s resident daredevil.
Cage and Copeland’s Heated Exchange
The tension continued to build as Adam Copeland and Christian Cage faced off in a fiery in-ring promo. The former allies traded barbs, but the segment took a shocking turn when Nick Wayne appeared via video, revealing a broken foot that will sideline him for Forbidden Door. As if that wasn’t enough, Luchasaurus made a monstrous return, blindsiding both Copeland and Cage in a brutal attack that left the crowd stunned and the rivalry more personal than ever.
MJF’s New Alliance and Tag Team Turmoil
Elsewhere, MJF sent shockwaves through AEW by unveiling a new faction, aligning himself with high-flyer Ricochet and the powerhouse duo The Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona). This unexpected partnership raises questions about MJF’s strategy heading into Forbidden Door, where his ambitions for the AEW World Championship are clearer than ever.
In the AEW World Tag Team Championship Eliminator Tournament Final, FTR (Cash Wheeler and Dax Harwood) battled Brodido (Brody King and Bandido) to a thrilling 30-minute time-limit draw. The hard-fought stalemate has set the stage for what’s expected to be a blockbuster three-way tag team title match at Forbidden Door, with the AEW World Tag Team Championships hanging in the balance.
Hangman’s High-Stakes Ultimatum
The night’s main event segment delivered one of the most dramatic moments yet. AEW World Champion “Hangman” Adam Page called out MJF, demanding answers. MJF, ever the master manipulator, appeared on the video screen with a bound Mark Briscoe, threatening to set him ablaze. To save his ally, Page was coerced into agreeing to new stipulations for their Forbidden Door title clash: the championship can now change hands via disqualification or countout, adding an extra layer of intrigue to an already heated rivalry.
Women’s Division Shines
The women’s division closed the night on a high note, as Athena and Mercedes Mone teamed up to defeat Alex Windsor and “Timeless” Toni Storm in a fast-paced, hard-hitting tag team match. The victory solidified Athena and Mone as dominant forces, while Storm and Windsor proved they’re not to be underestimated.
A Night to Remember
From Ospreay’s cage match bombshell to MJF’s chilling mind games, this week’s Dynamite was a rollercoaster of emotion and action. With Forbidden Door fast approaching, the stakes have never been higher, and AEW’s top stars are ready to leave it all in the ring. Fans in Glasgow and around the world are in for a treat as the road to Forbidden Door promises more chaos, more surprises, and more unforgettable moments.
