Thekla Stuns Thunder Rosa, Retains AEW Women’s Title Shockingly

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On March 4, 2026, the Don Haskins Center in El Paso, Texas, hosted a dramatic night of AEW Dynamite featuring the highly anticipated Thunder Rosa AEW Women’s Championship match. Thekla shockingly retained her AEW Women’s World Championship against former champion Thunder Rosa, amid a series of intense matches that set the stage for the upcoming AEW Revolution event.

MJF Holds Onto AEW World Championship in Fierce Bout with Kevin Knight

The night began with a promotional video hyping the upcoming match between MJF and Kevin Knight, highlighting the heated rivalry. The AEW World Championship contest saw MJF successfully defend his title in a hard-fought, back-and-forth duel. Both competitors exchanged technical maneuvers and high-impact moves, including multiple arm drags, shoulder tackles, and aerial attacks.

Despite Knight’s relentless offense, including a flying clothesline and a senton dive, MJF maintained his championship composure. Following an intense sequence where the referee was incapacitated, MJF capitalized with his signature Pendulum Piledriver to secure the pinfall victory. After the match, Adam Page and Mike Bailey came to the ring, setting up future confrontations.

Tag Team Victory for Orange Cassidy and Darby Allin Against The Dogs

Orange Cassidy and Darby Allin took on Gabe Kidd and Clark Connors—collectively known as The Dogs—in a heated tag-team match. The fight spilled outside the ring early, escalating tension as Connors speared Cassidy through a table. Back in the ring, Cassidy and Allin demonstrated strong teamwork, delivering powerful offensive maneuvers like the double hurricanrana and tornado DDT. Ultimately, Cassidy scored the pinfall. The bout ended chaotically with David Finlay attacking the victors with a shillelagh, intensifying the rivalry for upcoming matches.

Backstage Tensions Between Bandido and Andrade El Idolo

In a pre-match backstage segment, Renee Paquette interviewed ROH World Champion Bandido and Andrade El Idolo regarding their historic showdown at AEW Revolution. While Bandido showed respect, Andrade’s cold departure hinted at a fierce and personal conflict. This encounter sets the tone for a first-ever-ever match between these two skilled wrestlers.

Undefeated Streak Continues for The Brawling Birds

The Brawling Birds, consisting of Alex Windsor and Jamie Hayter, extended their unbeaten run by overwhelming The IInspiration’s Jessie McKay and Cassie Lee. The match began with an ambush and included impressive team moves such as a double suplex and the “Two Birds and One Stone” finisher. The Brawling Birds controlled the match and secured the win with a pinfall, reinforcing their dominance in the AEW women’s tag division.

Hangman Adam Page Defeats Marty Snow and Issues Challenge to MJF

Hangman Adam Page swiftly defeated Marty Snow using his signature Buckshot Lariat. After the victory, Page grabbed a microphone and confronted MJF, threatening to settle their rivalry in a Texas death match. He taunted MJF to bring his diamond ring to the ring to face him directly, escalating the tension between the two champions. The confrontation was interrupted by Kyle Fletcher, Mark Davis, and Kazuchika Okada attacking Page, only for Mike Bailey and Kevin Knight to rush to his aid.

Tag Team Drama Builds Previewing AEW World Tag Team Title Match

A video segment showcased The Young Bucks and FTR preparing for their AEW World Tag Team Title clash at AEW Revolution. Tensions ran high as both teams discussed past grievances, promising that the upcoming bout would be about more than just titles but also revenge, adding stakes to the championship encounter.

Jon Moxley Triumphs Over Hechicero in Continental Title Eliminator

In a grueling eliminator match for the AEW Continental Championship, Jon Moxley defeated Hechicero after exchanging a series of submission holds, chops, and high-impact strikes. Both wrestlers demonstrated resilience, with Moxley eventually executing his Paradigm Shift finisher for the decisive pin. Post-match, challenger Konosuke Takeshita confronted Moxley, signaling their impending title match at AEW Revolution.

Pre-Match Preparations Behind the Scenes for AEW Women’s World Title Bout

Backstage footage captured Thekla and her faction Triangle of Madness getting ready for the AEW Women’s World Championship showdown against former titleholder Thunder Rosa. Similarly, Rosa and Kris Statlander prepared for their upcoming involvement. The atmosphere was tense as the stage was set for a high-stakes championship clash.

Swerve Strickland Ambushes Brody King in Heated Confrontation

A dramatic encounter took place when Brody King called out Swerve Strickland in the ring. After some verbal provocation by Prince Nana, Swerve entered unexpectedly and assaulted King with a steel chain, choking him against the ropes. Swerve declared that AEW was on notice, asserting his dominance and acceptance of their scheduled match at AEW Revolution. Bandido appeared afterward, underscoring the intensifying competition within AEW.

The Death Riders Issue Fiery Warnings in Backstage Encounter

The Death Riders confronted the Don Callis Family and Konosuke Takeshita backstage, heightening hostilities ahead of AEW Revolution. Marina Shafir also called out “Timeless” Toni Storm, signaling complex factional conflicts brewing within AEW. These confrontations reflect the perilous dynamics shaping upcoming storylines.

Thekla Retains AEW Women’s World Championship Over Thunder Rosa

The main event saw Thekla face off against former champion Thunder Rosa for the AEW Women’s World Championship. The intense match featured back-and-forth momentum, including Rosa’s stunner and Thekla’s spear and suplex maneuvers. Despite Rosa’s Fire Driver attempt, Thekla delivered a decisive spear followed by multiple stomps to secure the pinfall, retaining her championship to the shock of the crowd.

Following the victory, Kris Statlander appeared but Thekla exited before any confrontation, maintaining the intrigue around these AEW women’s competitors.

Jungle Jack Perry Declares War on AEW National Champion Ricochet

A video aired showing Jungle Jack Perry calling out the AEW National Champion Ricochet, announcing a declared war between the two. The Demand responded with a warning for anyone daring to challenge them, setting the scene for a heated rivalry revolving around the AEW National Championship.

Tommaso Ciampa Challenges Kyle Fletcher Ahead of AEW Revolution

Tomaso Ciampa took to the ring to address his feud with Kyle Fletcher, who currently holds the TNT title. Ciampa vowed to reclaim the championship despite Fletcher’s alliance with the Don Callis Family. This confrontation primes a future championship battle and intensifies the TNT title chase.

Toni Storm Deepens Rivalry with The Dogs and Death Riders

Backstage, “Timeless” Toni Storm was seen visiting an injured Orange Cassidy in the medical room after his clash with The Dogs. Storm responded emphatically to Cassidy’s vow to keep fighting their adversaries, stating,

“if there are War Dogs, then Death Riders aren’t far behind and if you aren’t behind then there’s no better behind to be behind than her behind. If you’re a nicotine chewing nancy that wants her lips twisted and her face fisted.”

This statement underscores the personal and heated nature of the ongoing factional war.

Don Callis Family Captures AEW World Trios Championship After Brutal Match

The AEW World Trios Championship was contested between the Don Callis Family (Mark Davis, Kyle Fletcher, and Kazuchika Okada) and reigning champions Jet Set Rodeo (Kevin Knight, Mike Bailey, and Hangman Adam Page). The match was fiercely competitive, featuring critical maneuvers such as Fletcher’s suplex attempts, Okada’s senton, and Page’s Buckshot Lariat.

After a chaotic sequence involving interference by MJF, the Don Callis Family executed a finishing piledriver to claim victory and the championship, shifting the landscape of AEW’s trios division dramatically.

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Linda Isaak
Linda Isaak
Linda Isaak is a journalist at CynicalTimes.org, covering the AEW Women’s Division. With six years of experience in wrestling journalism, she delivers in-depth coverage of matches, rivalries, and rising stars within All Elite Wrestling. Linda’s work highlights the athleticism, storytelling, and evolution of women’s wrestling in AEW, offering timely updates and expert analysis. She is known for her clear reporting, deep industry knowledge, and ability to connect readers with the key moments shaping AEW’s women’s roster. From title chases to breakout performances, Linda brings the action to life for wrestling fans around the world.