AEW Dynamite in Asheville, North Carolina, USA on the TBS Network, May 13th, 2026 — The Episode Preview:

Darby Allin will be defending his AEW World Title tonight against Konosuke Takeshita as he fills in for Kazuchika Okada. We are on a collision course, as we see two of the best in the business face off with the AEW World Title on the line. (Image courtesy of AEW)

• Location: Harrah’s Cherokee Center - Asheville, Asheville, North Carolina, USA.

• Where to Watch: Live on the TBS Network.

The May 13th, AEW Dynamite Episode Preview & What You Need To Know:

• Darby Allin has been on the run of a lifetime; he has been defeating the likes of Kevin Knight, PAC & Tommaso Ciampa, having many successful defenses. He was supposed to defend his AEW World Title against Kazuchika Okada, but Don Callis stated Kazuchika Okada had to attend to other duties, so the IWGP World Television Champion Konosuke Takeshita will take place and fight for the AEW World Title in tonight's Main Event of AEW Dynamite. Can Konosuke Takeshita add another belt to the collection, or will Darby Allin continue his insane streak and take down Konosuke Takeshita tonight?

• We'll hear from MJF tonight. Last week on AEW Collision in the 3rd Hour, he was given a challenge by Darby Allin: if he puts his Hair on the line, he can get the AEW World Title shot. But he walked away after the challenge was thrown out. Will he give his answer, or will he deflect and try to pivot that offer?

• The Owen Hart Tournament Bracket will be revealed tonight for the Men's & Women's Side, last year we saw Adam Page & Mercedes Moné win their respected tournament to earn a title shot at the Grandest Stage of AEW at ALL IN. Who'll be in this major tournament, as we are on the Road to ALL IN soon?

• Kevin Knight will hold an Open Challenge tonight for his AEW TNT Title, as he looks for an AEW Wrestler or an Outsider to answer his challenge, as he has been elevating his game. This isn't the Kevin Knight of old; this man is hungry and has been rising the ranks. Who'll step up to the challenge to try to become the next AEW TNT Champion?

• Ace Austin has been gaining some great challengers, and now Will Ospreay will be facing the young talent in Singles Action. Will Ospreay has been getting some help from his foes in Death Riders, so will he use the teachings from them to take down Ace Austin tonight on AEW Dynamite? Can Ace Austin get the biggest win in his time in AEW? We'll find out tonight.

• Adam Copeland, Christian Cage, Orange Cassidy & The Young Bucks will all come together in a Ten-Man Tag Team Match as they go up against the AEW World Tag Team Champions FTR, The Dogs & Tommaso Ciampa as they look to take them down. A very star-studded match, as we have a lot of drama and chaos on the Road to AEW Double or Nothing.

• The Brawling Birds will untie with Hikaru Shida as they take on Triangles of Madness as Thekla, the AEW Women's World Champion, with her stablemates, will try to take down Alex Windsor, Hikaru Shida & Jamie Hayer tonight in some Six-Women Tag Team Action.

The Official Slated Matches Announced for the May 13th Episode of AEW Dynamite:

1. Darby Allin (c) vs. Konosuke Takeshita in an AEW World Title Match.

2. Kevin Knight (c) vs. ??? in an AEW TNT Title Match.

3. Ace Austin vs. Will Ospreay in a Singles Match.

4. Adam Copeland, Christian Cage, Orange Cassidy & The Young Bucks (Matt Jackson & Nick Jackson) vs. FTR (Cash Wheeler & Dax Harwood), The Dogs (Clark Connors & David Finlay) & Tommaso Ciampa in a Ten-Man Tag Team Match.

5. The Brawling Birds (Alex Windsor & Jamie Hayter) & Hikaru Shida vs. Triangles Of Madness (Julia Hart, Skye Blue & Thekla) in a Six-Women Tag Team Match.

The Official Appearances & Segments Announced for the May 13th Episode of AEW Dynamite:

1. We’ll Hear From MJF.

2. The Owen Hart Men’s & Women’s Tournaments Brackets Announced.