Anticipation is building for Tony Khan‘s surprises at AEW Summer Blockbuster 2025, as the upcoming TV Special promises unexpected turns and pivotal moments. Set in Jacksonville and featuring a unique four-hour format with consecutive episodes of Dynamite and Collision, this event is poised to redefine rivalries and set the stage for All In: Texas.
Excitement Builds for AEW’s Marathon Television Event
AEW’s Summer Blockbuster 2025 is drawing attention both for its extended programming experiment and the critical matches that will shape storylines leading into All In: Texas. With the likes of Kenny Omega, MJF, Toni Storm, and several other acclaimed stars announced, speculation is high about the game-changing developments Tony Khan has in store. The company’s push for a four-hour special is seen as a major move to increase engagement and further blur the lines between weekly TV and pay-per-view caliber shows.
Tensions Explode in the Women’s Division
All eyes are on Mercedes Mone and Toni Storm as their feud escalates toward the AEW Women’s World Title match set for All In: Texas. In recent weeks, Storm, the reigning champion, forced Mone—the former Sasha Banks—to retreat after a heated confrontation, raising the stakes for their inevitable clash. The two have been at the center of drama since Storm’s tag team showdown at AEW Fyter Fest, which also saw Mone’s presence ringside, intensifying the rivalry.
The upcoming Summer Blockbuster features Toni Storm taking on Julia Hart, with the potential for outside interference looming. Mone may decide to insert herself into this contest, possibly helping Julia Hart secure a shocking victory over the champion by attacking Storm while the referee is distracted. Such an underhanded move would further infuriate Toni Storm, turning their professional rivalry deeply personal and possibly prompting Storm to seek retribution by targeting Mone’s TBS Title aspirations in upcoming defenses. The fallout is expected to ripple through AEW’s women’s ranks.
CMLL’s Mistico Returns as MJF Eyes a New Rival
The return of Mistico, one of CMLL’s premier luchadors, is a much-anticipated highlight for the Summer Blockbuster 2025 special. Scheduled to wrestle during the marathon event, Mistico’s performance is under scrutiny from former AEW American Champion, MJF, who has dismissed the luchador‘s past achievements as being limited to a “small pond.” MJF, also known as The Devil, points to his own tenure as a headliner at Arena Mexico as bolstering his superior credentials and has publicly stated he will judge Mistico’s worthiness in their encounter during the Summer Blockbuster.
If impressed, MJF is prepared to schedule a bout with Mistico at AEW Grand Slam: Mexico, but he has also hinted at the possibility of brutalizing Mistico during the Blockbuster event itself—potentially drawing other wrestlers like Kevin Knight and Speedball Mike Bailey into the fray. This tactic would allow MJF, and possibly The Hurt Syndicate, to solidify their roles as antagonists while building anticipation for the developing feud slated for Mexico. Attacking Mistico, who is renowned among CMLL fans, would position MJF as a top villain in both AEW and beyond.
Rivalries Intensify Among AEW’s Top Contenders
Will Ospreay, the Commonwealth Kingpin, faces new challenges after falling short in the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament. In a bid to rally top babyfaces against The Death Riders, Ospreay hopes to unite Hangman Page and Swerve Strickland, despite their longstanding animosity. Their backstage interaction with The Realest One during Dynamite erupted in violence, signaling simmering tensions to come.
The Summer Blockbuster 2025 will see Ospreay square off against Swerve Strickland, redeveloping their rivalry that dates back to Forbidden Door 2024. Ospreay has the opportunity to settle the score and possibly use a victory to convince Swerve to form an alliance. However, there is a strong likelihood Swerve will react unpredictably, possibly betraying Ospreay in dramatic fashion and escalating their conflict. This reversal would position Swerve as a formidable heel, potentially setting up a marquee match against Ospreay at All In: Texas, further distancing the storyline from a predictable alliance with Hangman Page and preserving the excitement of ongoing rivalries.
What the Surprises Mean for AEW’s Future
Tony Khan’s surprises at AEW Summer Blockbuster 2025 are expected to reshape multiple divisions and inject fresh urgency into the company’s major storylines. With betrayals, new alliances, and unexpected interference shaping the night, the event could fundamentally alter the buildup to All In: Texas and AEW Grand Slam. As major AEW stars like Toni Storm, Mercedes Mone, Mistico, MJF, Will Ospreay, and Swerve Strickland enter decisive moments in their respective arcs, the company aims to keep audiences on edge and position its weekly specials as must-see spectacles. The outcome will not only drive immediate narrative twists but also set the tone for AEW’s summer and autumn campaigns, ensuring that every match and segment at Summer Blockbuster 2025 carries consequences far beyond one night.
