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AEW DYNAMITE REPORT
JULY 1, 2026
SAN DIEGO, CALIF. AT VIEJAS ARENA
AIRED ON TBS & HBO MAX
REPORT BY WADE KELLER, PWTORCH EDITOR
Commentators: Excalibur, Tony Schiavone, Nigel McGuinness
Ring Announcer: Justin Roberts
Attendance: WrestleTix reported that 3,322 tickets had been distributed; arena is set up for 3,785. The arena has a capacity of 12,845 spectators when configured for concerts.
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[HOUR ONE]
-They opened with a wide shot of the crowd and then went to the announcers at ringside. Excalibur said they were still reeling from the happenings at Forbidden Door. He threw to footage from after Sunday’s PPV.
-Renee Paquette interviewed Will Ospreay who was still covered in dried blood and holding hands with his wife. He said words couldn’t describe how he felt. Jon Moxley interrupted by mistake as he left his locker room. Mox was willing to go back into the room, but Renee said she’d leave. Mox told Ospreay he’d have a tough time topping that. He asked if he was okay. Ospreay assured him he was fine and he thanked Mox for being there for him.
Ospreay said he had a question for him about what he meant when he said a couple weeks ago he was waiting to see “it” from him. Mox took a deep breath and said if he could define it, he’d do it for everyone. He said if he wants him be the real deal, he has to live it. He said AEW could be something great, but the business has always been for carnies and liars and backstabbers who all pull each other down. “It’s up to us to protect this place, to preserve this craft,” he said.
Mox offered him a Death Riders patch. “You wanna war this, you can ride with us, you can ride with me, anywhere you want to go.” He put his hand on his shoulder and said hew as proud of him. He handed him the patch. Ospreay smiled. Kenny Omega showed up and said, “Nice patch.” He told Ospreay he made him proud and now he’s main eventing All In at Wembley. Ospreay told him he’s not his dad and he can see him judging the patch in his hand. He said just because Omega has given up on himself doesn’t mean he’s going to do that. MJF walked in and said he didn’t want to interrupt the lovers’ quarrel.
Omega turned to MJF and said if he survives his match against Mark Briscoe, he’s coming to knock on his door. MJF said he’d see him in Wembley. MJF walked away. Omega told Ospreay that he’s emotional and beat up. He told him to get some rest and he’d see him on Wednesday. Omega said he loves him and what he has with the Death Riders doesn’t top what they have. He said he’d always be his friend and take care of himself. Mild applause from the fans.
(1) MJF vs. MARK BRISCOE – AEW World Title match
Briscoe came out first. Then MJF. Before the bell, MJF leaned into the camera and said Briscoe is a “white trash hick” who “doesn’t have a prayer.” The bell rang 9 minutes into the hour. Excalibur noted MJF has never kicked out of the Jay Driller and Briscoe had his hand raised the last time they faced off. He said he thinks he scared, but had on a game face.
Briscoe took early control and stomped away on MJF’s head in the corner. MJF landed a sudden piledriver and then ripped off Briscoe’s band aid and bit his forehead. Briscoe made a comeback and climbed to the top rope, but MJF knocked him off balance. He then set up a superplex, but Briscoe blocked it and then hit MJF”s forehead. He then landed a top rope elbowdrop or a two count at 4:30.
Announced Matches & Other Notes
- MJF vs. Mark Briscoe – AEW World Championship match
- Maika vs. Harley Cameron vs. Hikaru Shida vs. Persephone vs. Kris Statlander vs. Queen Aminata – TBS Championship Survival of the Fittest match
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