AEW WrestleDream in St. Louis, Missouri, USA — Night Two | October 18th, 2025 | Premium Live Event — The Show Recap:

Jon Moxley and Darby Allin as Darby Allin golds the bat that Wrestling Legend Sting handed to him as he made a shocking return to AEW to help his protage, Darby Allin, as he defeated Jon Moxley in the Main Event of AEW WrestleDream in a I Quit Match. (Photo by AEW)

AEW Pay-Per-View Event | AEW WrestleDream — The Match Results:

The Opening Match: Jamie Hayter defeated Thekla in a Singles Match | via Pin-Fall — (15:35)

The 2nd Match: Jurassic Express (Jack Perry & Luchasaurus) defeated Young Bucks (Matt Jackson & Nick Jackson) in a $500,000 Tag Team Match | via Pin-Fall — (23:09)

The 3rd Match: The Hurt Syndicate (Bobby Lashley, MVP & Shelton Benjamin) defeated The Demend (Bishop Kaun, Ricochet & Toa Liona) in an AEW World Trios Title Number One Contendership Tornado Six-Man Tag Team Match | via Pin-Fall — (13:28)

The 4th Match: Kyle Fletcher (c) defeated Mark Briscoe in an AEW TNT Title Match | via Pin-Fall — (24:45)

The 5th Match: Kris Statlander (c) defeated Toni Storm in an AEW Women's World Title | via Pin-Fall — (16:33)

The 6th Match: Mercedes Moné (c) [AEW] defeated Mina Shriakawa [ROH] in an AEW TBS Title / ROH Interim Women's World Television Title Match | via Pin-Fall — (16:10) — TITLE CHANGE!!!!

The 7th Match: Brodido (Bandido & Brody King) (c) defeated The Don Callis Family (Kazuchika Okada & Konosuke Takeshita) in an AEW World Tag Team Title Match | via Pin-Fall — (27:26)

The 8th Match: Adam Page (c) defeated Samoa Joe in an AEW World Title Match | via Pin-Fall — (19:02)

The Main Event Match: Darby Allin defeated Jon Moxley (with Marnia Shafir) in an I Quit Match — (25:54)

My Thoughts on the AEW Pay-Per-View Event — AEW WrestleDream:

My Thoughts: AEW WrestleDream 2025 was an action-packed and memorable event that showcased the best of modern wrestling through a variety of match styles, major surprises, and standout performances. The pay-per-view maintained a fast pace with hardly any dull moments, keeping the St. Louis crowd fully engaged from start to finish. Highlights included Sting’s unforgettable return to support Darby Allin in his intense main event victory over Jon Moxley in an I Quit Match, as well as several significant title bouts that saw Jamie Hayter, Jurassic Express, The Hurt Syndicate, Kyle Fletcher, Kris Statlander, Mercedes Moné, Brodido, and Adam Page all emerge as winners. Mercedes Moné’s unification of the AEW and ROH women’s midcard championships stood out, while the tag team battle between Brodido and The Don Callis Family delivered the best match of the night with breathtaking teamwork and near-falls. The event’s overall grade of A- reflects its strong storytelling, consistent energy, and ability to leave wrestling fans with lasting moments, further cementing AEW’s reputation for delivering top-tier pay-per-view experiences.

AEW Pay-Per-View Event | AEW WrestleDream — The Match Ratings:

The Opening Match: Jamie Hayter vs. Thekla in a Singles Match | The Match Rating: ***.75 — This match kicked things off with strong energy, pitting fan-favorite Jamie Hayter against the fast-rising Thekla. Hayter dominated early with powerful strikes and suplexes, but Thekla mounted a thrilling comeback with aerial moves and tricky submissions. The back-and-forth sequences kept the crowd invested, and while it didn’t have the extravagance of later bouts, it was a technically sound opener showing off both competitors’ growth.

The 2nd Match: Jurassic Express (Jack Perry & Luchasaurus) vs. Young Bucks (Matt Jackson & Nick Jackson) in a $500,000 Tag Team Match | The Match Rating: ****.25 — Tag team wrestling at its finest! Both teams pulled out all the stops, mixing comedy, innovative tag maneuvers, and near-falls that had the fans on the edge of their seats. The Jackson brothers showed their veteran experience with counter-after-counter, while Jurassic Express wowed with Luchasaurus’s power and Jack Perry’s fearless dives. The money stipulation brought extra intensity, and the finish—a wild flurry of superkicks and a reversal sequence—was met with a roaring ovation.

The 3rd Match: The Hurt Syndicate (Bobby Lashley, MVP & Shelton Benjamin) vs. The Demend (Bishop Kaun, Ricochet & Toa Liona) in an AEW World Trios Title Number One Contendership Tornado Six-Man Tag Team Match | The Match Rating: ***.25 — All-out chaos in this six-man tornado tag brawl. Bobby Lashley’s power and MVP’s ring smarts anchored The Hurt Syndicate, while Ricochet and Kaun brought speed and aerial highlights for The Demend. The match periodically broke down into multi-person sequences and, despite the chaos, certain moments (Lashley’s double spear, Ricochet’s springboard 630) stood out. The finish came after a wild sequence ending with The Hurt Syndicate demonstrating why they’re the top contenders.

The 4th Match: Kyle Fletcher (c) vs. Mark Briscoe in an AEW TNT Title Match | The Match Rating: ****.50 — A fantastic, hard-hitting battle for the TNT title. Fletcher’s technical and striking game contrasted with Briscoe’s brawler mentality. Both men traded control and showcased tremendous chemistry; the match featured dramatic near-falls and moments of grit, especially when Briscoe survived a nasty German suplex. Fletcher retained in a close finish, but both came out looking better than they entered.

The 5th Match: Kris Statlander (c) vs. Toni Storm in an AEW Women's World Title | The Match Rating: ***.75 — Statlander and Storm continued their rivalry with another physical contest. Storm’s cunning tactics and brawling were on full display, while Statlander’s strength and resilience got equal spotlight. The finish involved several close submission attempts, with Statlander finally powering out to retain after a devastating finisher.

The 6th Match: Mercedes Moné (c) [AEW] vs. Mina Shriakawa [ROH] in an AEW TBS Title / ROH Interim Women's World Television Title Match | The Match Rating: ***.50 — Title for title matches always have extra weight, and this was no exception. Fast-paced, technical sequences defined the first half, with both women countering each other well. The match slowed as exhaustion set in, with dramatic submission teases and pin reversals. Moné ultimately prevailed in a well-fought contest, establishing her as a dominant champion in AEW and beyond.

The 7th Match: Brodido (Bandido & Brody King) (c) vs. The Don Callis Family (Kazuchika Okada & Konosuke Takeshita) in an AEW World Tag Team Title Match | The Match Rating: ****.75 — Breathtaking action, innovative double-team moves, and superstar presence all around. Okada and Takeshita raised the level, while Bandido and Brody King alternated between high-flying and brute force. The crowd ate up every false finish, and the match crescendoed to a spectacular, hard-earned win. This bout had it all—storytelling, drama, athleticism, and the big-match feel.

The 8th Match: Adam Page (c) vs. Samoa Joe in an AEW World Title Match | The Match Rating: ****.25 — Intense, deliberate, and physical. Page played a defiant champion while Joe leaned into his role as a ruthless challenger. The match ebbed and flowed with stiff strikes, big throws, and lengthy submission holds. Several spots hinted at a possible upset, but Page ultimately retained after surviving a flurry and landing his signature Buckshot Lariat.

The Main Event Match: Darby Allin vs. Jon Moxley (with Marnia Shafir) in an I Quit Match | The Match Rating: **** — This was violent, gritty, and highly personal—what you’d want from a big AEW main event. Both men took risks, with Allin getting thrown through a table and Moxley bleeding early. The drama escalated as both refused to quit even through major punishment, but ultimately, a brutal hold from Moxley forced the end. The finish left fans buzzing, and Allin’s fighting spirit shone bright even in defeat.

AEW Pay-Per-View Event | AEW WrestleDream — The Match of the Night: Brodido (Bandido & Brody King) (c) vs. The Don Callis Family (Kazuchika Okada & Konosuke Takeshita) in an AEW World Tag Team Title Match | The Match Rating: ****.75 — The match delivered breathtaking action, innovative double-team maneuvers, and showcased superstar talent throughout. Okada and Takeshita elevated the contest, while Bandido and Brody King alternated seamlessly between aerial feats and sheer power. The crowd was fully engaged with every near-fall, and the bout built to a spectacular, well-deserved victory. This match had everything—compelling storytelling, intense drama, impressive athleticism, and a true big-match atmosphere.

AEW Pay-Per-View Event | AEW WrestleDream — The Event Grade: 8.75/10 (A-) — AEW WrestleDream 2025 is a showcase of what makes AEW unique—a diverse roster, wild match types, and top-notch wrestling. Each bout felt important, the crowd was constantly invested, and the show cruised by with hardly any lulls. Wrestling fans will find plenty to revisit here, especially the tag title classic.