AEW President Tony Khan surprised fans by announcing Daniel Garcia’s unexpected return to AEW Dynamite on August 27, 2025. Garcia will face Jon Moxley in a highly anticipated match, stepping in after Moxley injured Will Ospreay at AEW Forbidden Door.
Daniel Garcia last wrestled on Dynamite two months earlier during a 14-man tag team match featuring Adam Cole, Brodido (Bandido and Brody King), and CMLL stars Atlantis, Atlantis Jr., and Templario. Their team triumphed over Dax Harwood, Volador Jr., and The Don Callis Family. Garcia’s return comes after some time away from Dynamite, making the matchup against Moxley a focal point of the night’s event.
“Wednesday Night #AEWDynamite 8pm ET/7pm CT TONIGHT! Wed, 8/27@JonMoxley vs Daniel GarciaAfter Mox injured Will Ospreay Sunday following the Lights Out Steel Cage Match, former TNT Champion Daniel Garcia will step up to fight former 4-time AEW World Champion Jon Moxley TONIGHT pic.twitter.com/iQQW2UpNhD” — Tony Khan, AEW President
Following the intense tag match, Garcia also appeared on AEW Collision and AEW All In: Texas. He suffered losses to Kyle Fletcher on the July 2 Collision episode and in a fatal four-way match at All In: Texas on July 12, which also included Sammy Guevara and Dustin Rhodes. Despite these setbacks, Garcia was mostly absent from Dynamite, increasing the drama for his comeback tonight.
Details of the AEW Forbidden Door Steel Cage Match
The roots of tonight’s match trace back to the Lights Out Steel Cage match at AEW Forbidden Door. Jon Moxley and ‘Hangman’ Adam Page headlined All In: Texas, with Will Ospreay attempting to assist Page. However, Ospreay suffered a severe neck injury at the hands of the Death Riders, a faction including Claudio Castagnoli and Jon Moxley.
Ospreay had been off television until his return on the August 13 episode of Dynamite, where he rescued Darby Allin. He then challenged the Death Riders to the steel cage match that took place at Forbidden Door. Despite Ospreay’s team winning the match, he was viciously attacked post-match by Moxley and Castagnoli, leaving him sidelined due to injury.
Implications of Daniel Garcia’s Return
Daniel Garcia stepping up to face Jon Moxley tonight carries significant weight, as Moxley’s recent actions have escalated tensions within AEW. Garcia, a former TNT Champion, confronting a former four-time AEW World Champion adds an intense layer to the ongoing conflicts in the promotion. With Will Ospreay’s injury leaving a void, Garcia’s return could mark a turning point in AEW’s storylines and rivalries.
This highly anticipated match is likely to influence the dynamics of AEW’s roster moving forward, potentially setting new feuds or alliances. Fans will be watching closely as Garcia and Moxley collide in what promises to be a gripping contest on Dynamite.
