AEW President Tony Khan has officially announced a significant world championship match to take place ahead of Dynamite later this month. The highly anticipated title defense is scheduled for August 29, 2025, at the ROH Death Before Dishonor pay-per-view event in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Bandido, the 30-year-old masked wrestler who secured the Ring of Honor World Championship earlier this year by defeating Chris Jericho at Dynasty 2025, will put his title on the line once again. Since winning the championship, Bandido has successfully defended his title multiple times, and this next match is set to continue his championship reign.
The challenger will be Hechicero, a star from CMLL, who made it clear during the Supercard of Honor event that he is targeting Bandido‘s ROH World Championship. The match-up aims to showcase high-stakes competition between these two prominent wrestlers.
“ROH Death Before Dishonor 2300 Arena, Philadelphia, PA Friday, 8/29 ROH World Title @BandidoWrestler vs @_ReyHechicero Hechicero made it known at #ROHSupercard that he wants Bandido’s ROH World Championship, and they’ll fight for the title at #ROHDBD in Philly on Friday, 8/29!” —Tony Khan, AEW President
Four-Way Qualifier Set for AEW Dynamite’s TBS Championship Contender
In addition to the ROH World Title announcement, Tony Khan disclosed details about a major qualifier match taking place during the upcoming AEW Dynamite episode. This contest will determine who represents AEW in a high-profile four-way match for the TBS Championship at Forbidden Door 2025 on August 24.
Mercedes Mone is scheduled to defend her TBS Championship in that pay-per-view event against challengers from AEW, CMLL, and STARDOM. To select AEW’s contender, Khan confirmed that a four-way qualifier featuring Queen Aminata, Skye Blue, Billie Starkz, and Alex Windsor will be held this Wednesday on Dynamite.
“Forbidden Door TBS Title 4-Way Qualifier @amisylle vs @Skyebyee vs @HailWindsor vs @BillieStarkz This Wednesday’s 4-Way determines who represents AEW in a TBS Title 4-Way vs the Champion vs challengers from CMLL + Stardom at #ForbiddenDoor!” —Tony Khan, AEW President
The match promises to be a competitive showcase with multiple rising stars vying for a chance to challenge Mercedes Mone for the prestigious TBS Championship.
Implications of These Matches for AEW and ROH Landscapes
The upcoming title defenses mark key moments for both AEW and Ring of Honor, emphasizing Tony Khan’s focus on stacking their events with high-stakes contests. Bandido’s continued defense against Hechicero could further solidify his status as ROH World Champion, while the Dynamite qualifier sets the stage for fresh challengers to compete at Forbidden Door.
Fans can expect these matches to generate significant excitement across the professional wrestling community as both promotions advance their storylines and showcase talents from across AEW, CMLL, and STARDOM.
