AEW WrestleDream in Orlando, Florida, USA, Streaming Live on HBO Max, October 17th, 2026 — My Event Review:
Date: Sunday, October 17, 2026.
Location: Addition Financial Arena in Orlando, Florida, USA.
Streaming: LIVE on HBO Max.
The Official Match Results for Saturday Tailgate Brawl AEW WrestleDream:
The Opening Match: Divine Dominion (Lena Kross & Megan Bayne) defeated Sister Of Sin (Julia Hart & Skye Blue) in a Tag Team Match | via Pin-Fall — (09:38)
The 2nd Match: Don Callis Family (Jake Doyle, Josh Alexander & Wardlow) (with Rocky Romero & Trent Beretta) defeated Alex Breeze, Papi D & Rhys Maddox in a Six-Man Tag Team Match | via Pin-Fall — (02:46)
The Main Event Match: Death Riders (Claudio Castagnoli, Daniel Garcia, Gabe Kidd & Wheeler Yuta) & The Dogs (Clark Connors & David Finlay) (with Marnia Shafir) defeated Bang Bang Gang (Austin Gunn, Colten Gunn & Jay White) & The Conglomeration (Kyle O'Reilly, Orange Cassidy & Roderick Strong) (with Willow Nightingale) in a 12-Man Tag Team Match | via Pin-Fall — (11:03)
The Official Match Results for AEW WrestleDream:
The Opening Match: The Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin) [1] defeated FTR (Cash Wheeler & Dax Harwood) (with Stokley) in a Tag Team Best Of Five Series Match No. 1 | via Pin-Fall — (27:11)
The 2nd Match: Mercedes Moné (c) defeated Thekla in an AEW Women's World Title Match | via Pin-Fall — (14:34)
The 3rd Match: Nick Wayne defeated Jericho in a Singles Match | via Pin-Fall — (14:47)
The 4th Match: The Young Bucks (Matt Jackson & Nick Jackson) (c) defeated Don Callis Family (Kevin Knight & Kyle Fletcher) in an AEW World Tag Team Title Match | via Pin-Fall — (22:29)
The 5th Match: Persephone (c) defeated Dani Luna and Hyan and Queen Aminata in an AEW TBS Title Four-Way Match | via Pin-Fall — (13:55)
The 6th Match: Andrade El Idolo (c) defeated Tommaso Ciampa in an AEW National Title Match | via Pin-Fall — (20:54)
The 7th Match: Adam Page & Brodido (Bandido & Brody King) defeated Swerve Strickland & The New Level (Austin Creed & Kofi) (c) in an AEW World Trios Title Best Two Out of Three Falls Match | via Pin-Fall — (23:40) — TITLE CHANGE!!!!
The Two Out of Three Falls Statistics:
Kofi Pins Bandido — (09:27) | [1:0].
Bandido pins Austin Creed — (13:45) | [1:1].
Bandido pins Swerve Strickland — (23:40) [2:1].
The 8th Match: Jon Moxley (c) defeated Mark Davis in an AEW Continental Title Match | via Pin-Fall — (23:28)
The Main Event Match: Will Ospreay (c) [3] defeated Samoa Joe [2] and Adam Copeland [2] and Darby Allin [2] and Kazuchika Okada [1] and Ricochet [1] and Konosuke Takeshita [0] and Mike Bailey [0] in an AEW World Title Clockwork Carnage Match | via Pin-Fall — (32:23)
AEW World Title Clockwork Carnage Entrance Order:
Will Ospreay (c).
Konosuke Takeshita.
Mike Bailey.
Ricochet.
Darby Allin.
Kazuchika Okada.
Adam Copeland.
Samoa Joe.
AEW World Title Clockwork Carnage Match Statistics:
Konosuke Takeshita Eliminates Mike Bailey | via Pin-Fall — (13:50)
Kazuchika Okada Eliminates Konosuke Takeshita | via Pin-Fall — (15:56)
Samoa Joe pins Darby Allin | via Pin-Fall — (17:45)
Ricochet pins Darby Allin | via Pin-Fall — (18:01)
Kazuchika Okada pins Adam Copeland | via Pin-Fall — (18:15)
Will Ospreay (c) pins Ricochet | via Pin-Fall — (19:00)
Darby Allin pins Will Ospreay (c) | via Pin-Fall — (19:05)
Darby Allin pins Adam Copeland | via Pin-Fall — (19:42)
Will Ospreay (c) pins Adam Copeland | via Pin-Fall — (21:11)
Samoa Joe submits Will Ospreay (c) | via Submission — (28:40)
Adam Copeland pins Samoa Joe | via Pin-Fall — (30:03)
Adam Copeland pins Ricochet | via Pin-Fall — (30:13).
Will Ospreay (c) defeats Adam Copeland | via Pin-Fall — (32:20) — WINNER!!!!
My Official Review of AEW WrestleDream:
My Official Review: Overall, I thought WrestleDream delivered a strong night of wrestling with several matches worth remembering. The Motor City Machine Guns and FTR got the show off to a great start, the Young Bucks delivered an exciting championship defense, and Hangman Page and Brodido winning the World Trios Championship was one of the biggest moments of the night. Jon Moxley and Mark Davis also delivered a brutal contest, while Mercedes Moné continued her reign as Women's World Champion. Not every match was perfect, and some of the comedic moments won't work for everybody, but there was enough variety throughout the card to keep things interesting. The biggest takeaway has to be Will Ospreay surviving Clockwork Carnage and leaving WrestleDream still holding the AEW World Championship. It was a major test for the champion, and he managed to get through it with his title intact. WrestleDream wasn't without its flaws, but it gave fans championship drama, exciting tag team wrestling, and a memorable main event. For me, the Trios Championship match, the Young Bucks' title defense, and Clockwork Carnage were among the biggest highlights of the show.
My Official Match Ratings for AEW WrestleDream:
The Opening Match: The Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin) [1] vs. FTR (Cash Wheeler & Dax Harwood) (with Stokley) in a Tag Team Best Of Five Series Match No. 1 | My Match Rating: ****.25 — Motor City Machine Guns and FTR kicked off WrestleDream with a great tag team match. Both teams have plenty of experience, and it showed throughout the contest. They traded offense, countered each other's moves, and came close to picking up the victory on several occasions. FTR looked like they had things under control at certain points, but the Motor City Machine Guns refused to give up. When FTR attempted to finish the match, the Machine Guns found an opening and took advantage of it. They eventually hit their finishing combination on Cash Wheeler to get the three-count and take a 1–0 lead in their best-of-five series. I thought this was a strong way to start the show. Both teams looked good, and the finish gave the Motor City Machine Guns an important victory. Now FTR has to find a way to bounce back in the next match of the series.
The 2nd Match: Mercedes Moné (c) vs. Thekla in an AEW Women's World Title Match | My Match Rating: **** — Mercedes Moné put the AEW Women's World Championship on the line against Thekla in a match that gave the challenger a real opportunity to make a statement. Thekla brought an aggressive style to the match and made things difficult for Moné, who had to work hard to keep control. Thekla had several opportunities to win, and there were moments when it looked like Moné could lose her championship. However, the champion managed to survive and eventually resorted to using her protective face mask behind the referee's back. Moné followed that up with the Moné Maker to get the victory and retain her title. I liked that Thekla was able to push Moné and make the match competitive. At the same time, the finish showed that Moné was willing to do whatever it took to keep her championship. Thekla didn't get the win, but she put up a good fight and gave the champion a difficult night.
The 3rd Match: Nick Wayne vs. Jericho in a Singles Match | My Match Rating: ***.25 — Nick Wayne and Chris Jericho continued their rivalry in a match that featured plenty of physical action and a little bit of comedy. Jericho used his experience to make things difficult for Wayne, while the younger wrestler tried to prove that he could hang with a veteran who has accomplished so much throughout his career. Both men had opportunities to put the match away, and Jericho looked dangerous when he connected with the Codebreaker. Wayne continued fighting, though, and refused to let the opportunity slip away. The finish came when Wayne caught Jericho with a small package to secure the victory. I thought this was an entertaining match, and I'm happy Wayne picked up the win. Beating somebody like Jericho is a big deal for a younger wrestler, and this result gives Wayne something to build on moving forward. The finish was a little unexpected, but it worked for the story they were telling.
The 4th Match: The Young Bucks (Matt Jackson & Nick Jackson) (c) defeated Don Callis Family (Kevin Knight & Kyle Fletcher) in an AEW World Tag Team Title Match | My Match Rating: ***** — The Young Bucks defended the AEW World Tag Team Championship against Kyle Fletcher and Kevin Knight, and this was one of the matches I enjoyed the most. Fletcher and Knight showed that they could hang with the champions, using their speed and teamwork to create problems for the Young Bucks. There were several close calls throughout the match, and the challengers came close to winning the titles. However, a moment of miscommunication between Fletcher and Knight gave the Young Bucks the opening they needed. The champions capitalized and hit the BTE Trigger on Knight to retain their championships. This was a really good tag team match. Fletcher and Knight looked like a legitimate threat, and I wouldn't mind seeing them get another opportunity down the line. The Young Bucks got the win, but the challengers showed that they have what it takes to compete at this level.
The 5th Match: Persephone (c) vs. Dani Luna vs. Hyan vs. Queen Aminata in an AEW TBS Title Four-Way Match | My Match Rating: ***.50 — Persephone defended the TBS Championship against Hyan, Dani Luna, and Queen Aminata in a four-way match where anything could happen. With three challengers trying to take the championship, Persephone had to be aware of what was happening around her at all times. The match featured a lot of back-and-forth action, with all four women getting opportunities to take control. Luna used her strength, Aminata brought her hard-hitting offense, and Hyan looked for an opening to take advantage of the situation. Persephone had to fight through the chaos before finally finding her opportunity. The champion eventually connected with a moonsault to secure the victory and retain the TBS Championship. I thought this was a solid match that kept things moving. Four-way matches can sometimes become difficult to follow because there is so much happening, but each competitor had moments to shine. Persephone getting the win also allows her championship reign to continue.
The 6th Match: Andrade El Idolo (c) vs. Tommaso Ciampa in an AEW National Title Match | My Match Rating: **** — Andrade El Ídolo defended the AEW National Championship against Tommaso Ciampa in a match that mixed serious wrestling with some unusual comedic moments. Both men brought plenty of intensity, and there were several exchanges that showed how evenly matched they could be.
Andrade used his athleticism to create openings, while Ciampa tried to wear the champion down with hard strikes and powerful offense. The match also featured a running joke involving their ring gear, which added a different element to the contest. Ciampa came close to winning, but Andrade managed to regain control and hit the DM to secure the pinfall victory. This was an interesting match because it didn't take itself completely seriously. Some fans might not enjoy the comedy, but I thought it gave the contest a different feel. Andrade retaining was the right result if AEW wants to continue building his championship reign, although Ciampa certainly made things competitive.
The 7th Match: Swerve Strickland & The New Level (Austin Creed & Kofi) (c) vs. Adam Page & Brodido (Bandido & Brody King) in an AEW World Trios Title Best Two Out of Three Falls Match | My Match Rating: ****.50 — The AEW World Trios Championship match was one of the biggest contests on the card, especially with the two-out-of-three-falls stipulation. Hangman Adam Page teamed up with Bandido and Brody King to challenge Swerve Strickland and The New Level for the championships. The champions got off to a strong start and picked up the first fall, putting Page and his teammates in a difficult position. The challengers responded by fighting their way back into the match and eventually tying things up at one fall apiece. That set up a decisive third fall, with both teams trying to do whatever they could to walk away with the championships. The action became increasingly intense, and Bandido eventually caught Swerve with a victory roll to secure the final fall. Hangman Page and Brodido won the match 2–1 and became the new AEW World Trios Champions. I thought this was one of the best matches of the night. The stipulation made the contest more interesting because the teams had to win twice, and the comeback made the championship change feel earned. Page, Bandido, and Brody King getting the victory was a major moment, and I'm interested to see what happens next with Swerve.
The 8th Match: Jon Moxley (c) vs. Mark Davis in an AEW Continental Title Match | My Match Rating: ****.50 — on Moxley defended the AEW Continental Championship against Mark Davis in what turned into a brutal fight. Davis used his size and power to put Moxley under pressure, and the champion had to deal with a lot of punishment throughout the match. Davis looked like he had a real chance of winning the championship, especially after hitting a piledriver on the ring apron. Moxley was in serious trouble, but he managed to get back into the ring before the referee counted to ten. Despite the punishment he took, Moxley continued fighting. The match eventually came to an end when he locked Davis in a sleeper hold. Davis couldn't continue, and the referee stopped the match, allowing Moxley to retain the Continental Championship. I thought this was one of the more intense matches on the show. Davis looked like a serious challenger, and Moxley had to dig deep to survive. The finish was effective because it showed that Moxley didn't need to pin Davis to win; he just needed to keep fighting until his opponent couldn't continue.
The Main Event Match: Will Ospreay (c) vs. Samoa Joe vs. Adam Copeland vs. Darby Allin vs. Kazuchika Okada vs. Ricochet vs. Konosuke Takeshita vs. Mike Bailey in an AEW World Title Clockwork Carnage Match | My Match Rating: ****.25 — The main event was the first-ever Clockwork Carnage match, with Will Ospreay defending the AEW World Championship against seven challengers. This was easily the biggest match of the night because Ospreay had to deal with an entire field of competitors instead of just one opponent. The match featured plenty of exciting moments as the wrestlers entered at different intervals. Everyone brought something different to the table, whether it was Samoa Joe's power, Ricochet's athleticism, Darby Allin's willingness to take risks, or Okada's experience. With so many competitors involved, the action was unpredictable, and every pinfall mattered once the scoring period began. Several wrestlers picked up falls along the way, making it difficult to know who would come out on top. Ospreay had to keep fighting while also paying attention to what everyone else was doing. The closing moments came down to Ospreay and Adam Copeland, with Copeland looking like he could change the outcome of the entire match. Ospreay eventually connected with the Hidden Blade on Kazuchika Okada to secure the decisive fall. That gave him enough points to win Clockwork Carnage and retain the AEW World Championship. After the match, Copeland and Ospreay shared a tense moment before shaking hands, giving the main event a nice closing scene. I thought this was a fitting main event for WrestleDream. The match had a unique concept, plenty of star power, and a finish that kept things exciting until the very end. Having Ospreay retain was a big deal because it showed that he could survive one of the toughest challenges imaginable. Clockwork Carnage had a lot going on, but the final moments delivered the drama the match needed.
My AEW WrestleDream Match of the Night: The Young Bucks (Matt Jackson & Nick Jackson) (c) vs. Don Callis Family (Kevin Knight & Kyle Fletcher) in an AEW World Tag Team Title Match | My Match Rating: ***** — The Young Bucks defended their AEW World Tag Team Championships against Kyle Fletcher and Kevin Knight in a fast-paced match. Fletcher and Knight gave the champions a tough challenge and came close to winning the titles, but a miscommunication between the challengers proved costly. The Young Bucks took advantage and hit the BTE Trigger on Knight to retain their championships. I thought this was a really good tag team match. Fletcher and Knight showed they could compete with the champions, but the Young Bucks' experience helped them get the job done.
My AEW WrestleDream Highlight of the Event: Ilja Dragunov Debuts in AEW — He has arrived. Using his WxW theme, Ilja Dragunov is All Elite. What a moment; I can't wait for the matches we'll get to see. I hope he does well; he's one of my favorites in wrestling today. Can't wait for his debut match on AEW Dynamite this coming Wednesday.
My AEW WrestleDream Official Event Grade: 8.50/10 (A) — Overall, I thought WrestleDream was a strong show with plenty of exciting moments. The Young Bucks delivered a great tag team match, Hangman Page and Brodido winning the Trios Championships was a big moment, and Jon Moxley and Mark Davis had one of the most physical matches of the night. The main event was definitely one of the biggest highlights, with Will Ospreay surviving Clockwork Carnage to remain AEW World Champion. Not every match was perfect, but there was enough good wrestling and championship drama to make the show enjoyable.
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