Explosive Action at OVO Hydro
The OVO Hydro in Glasgow, Scotland, was electric on August 20, 2025, as AEW Dynamite delivered a night of jaw-dropping moments, intense brawls, and game-changing announcements. With Forbidden Door looming, the stakes were sky-high, and the superstars of All Elite Wrestling brought their A-game to set the stage for the blockbuster pay-per-view. From shocking returns to unlikely alliances, here’s everything you need to know about this unforgettable night.
Tanahashi and JetSpeed Triumph Amid Chaos
The night kicked off with a high-octane six-man tag match pitting Hiroshi Tanahashi and JetSpeed (Mike Bailey and Kevin Knight) against The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Wheeler Yuta, and Claudio Castagnoli), accompanied by Marina Shafir. Will Ospreay, despite not being medically cleared, ensured Shafir was ejected early, leveling the playing field. The action intensified when Gabe Kidd, Drilla Maloney, Clark Conners, and Robbie X stormed ringside, but Tanahashi sealed the victory with his signature High Fly Flow on Yuta.
Winners: Hiroshi Tanahashi & JetSpeed
Post-match, chaos erupted. Ospreay unveiled a body bag, sparking a massive brawl as The Death Riders and War Dogs pummeled Tanahashi and JetSpeed. The Young Bucks ambushed Ospreay with a double superkick, while Roderick Strong and Kyle O’Reilly joined the fray, sending the fight spilling into the crowd. In a shocking twist, the body bag unzipped to reveal Darby Allin, who dove into the melee, turning the arena into a battleground.
Christian Cage and Adam Copeland Reunite—With a Catch
Christian Cage made his return to Dynamite, addressing his time away and his complicated relationship with Adam Copeland. “Adam told me to find myself,” Cage said. “I realized I’m perfect just the way I am.” While the fans hoped for a heartfelt reunion, Cage clarified it was one of necessity: Copeland will help with Cage’s issues involving Nick Wayne and Kip Sabian, while Cage aids Copeland against FTR. The two shook hands, but the moment was short-lived.
Kip Sabian and Shayna Wayne interrupted, revealing a video from Nick Wayne, who announced a broken foot sidelining him for Forbidden Door. As the crowd processed the news, a chilling video played, signaling the return of Luchasaurus. The monster stormed the ring, delivering devastating chokeslams to both Copeland and Cage. AEW officials quickly confirmed Luchasaurus would replace Nick Wayne at Forbidden Door, adding a dangerous new wrinkle to the event.
MJF and Ricochet’s Unlikely Alliance
Backstage, MJF and Ricochet formed a surprising partnership driven by mutual disdain for Mark Briscoe. “The enemy of my enemy is my friend,” MJF quipped, proposing they team up to take Briscoe down. Ricochet, relishing MJF’s stress, agreed, setting the stage for a volatile alliance. Their plan took a dark turn later when MJF, alongside Ricochet and the Gates of Agony, held Briscoe hostage backstage. In a chilling segment, MJF doused Briscoe in gasoline, demanding Hangman Page agree to new stipulations for their Forbidden Door title match: a win via DQ or count-out, with no need for MJF to use his contract. Page reluctantly complied to save Briscoe.
After a commercial break, an enraged Page attacked Ricochet with a chair backstage, demanding MJF’s whereabouts as security intervened. The tension between these rivals is set to boil over at Forbidden Door.
Tag Team Title Picture Heats Up
The AEW World Tag Team Title Eliminator Tournament Finals saw FTR (Cash Wheeler and Dax Harwood), accompanied by Stokely Hathaway, face Brodido (Brody King and ROH World Champion Bandido). Both teams battled to a hard-fought draw, leaving the Glasgow crowd buzzing. Ring announcer Tony Schiavone delivered a bombshell from Tony Khan: both FTR and Brodido will challenge The Hurt Syndicate for the AEW World Tag Team Titles in a three-way match at Forbidden Door, promising a chaotic clash for the gold.
Mone and Athena Steal the Show
The main event featured a thrilling tag team showdown between Mercedes Mone and Athena against Toni Storm and Alex Windsor. The match was a masterclass in high-stakes wrestling, with Athena delivering a brutal piledriver to Storm on the ring steps. Windsor countered with a Samoan Drop and locked Mone in the Scorpion Death Lock, but Mone tapped out as the non-legal competitor. Seizing the opportunity, Athena hit Windsor with the O-Face, securing the pin.
Winners: Mercedes Mone & Athena
The drama didn’t end there. Mone taunted Persephone in the front row, brushing the title belt in her face. Persephone responded by shoving Mone to the ground, capping the night with a fiery confrontation that left fans clamoring for more.
Looking Ahead to Forbidden Door
With alliances forming, betrayals brewing, and a monster like Luchasaurus back in the mix, AEW Dynamite set the stage for an explosive Forbidden Door. Will Ospreay’s risky defiance, MJF’s ruthless tactics, and the three-way tag title clash will keep fans on the edge of their seats. Glasgow’s OVO Hydro bore witness to a night of unrelenting action, and if this is a preview of what’s to come, Forbidden Door is must-see wrestling.
