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AEW DYNAMITE REPORT
SEPTEMBER 16, 2026
NORFOLK, VA. AT CHARTWAY ARENA
AIRED LIVE ON TBS & HBO MAX
REPORT BY WADE KELLER, PWTORCH EDITOR
Commentators: Excalibur, Tony Schiavone, Taz
Ring Announcer: Justin Roberts
Attendance: WrestleTix reported that 2,513 tickets had been distributed; arena is set up for 3,353. The arena has a capacity of 9,520 spectators when configured for concerts.
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[HOUR ONE]
-Excalibur introduced the show as they showed a wide shot of the ring and stage and part of the crowd. He hyped the line-up alongside Taz and Tony Schiavone. Excalibur promoted All Out a bit, too.
-Clips aired of last week’s mai event finish in the tables match.
-Renee Paquette interviewed Adam Copeland, Darby Allin, and Steve Borden. Copeland praised Borden. Christian floated in and told Borden he is sorry for the loss of his father, then added “your father’s in-ring career.” Darby told Christian he’s not done with him. Christian said they should worry about their own titles. Copeland asked if they’re at least good tonight.
-Stokley Hathaway, blanked by FTR, cut a brief promo. Kevin Knight, Don Callis, and Kyle Fletcher interacted with them a bit.
(1) ADAM COPELAND & CHRISTIAN CAGE & DARBY ALLIN & STEVEN BORDEN vs. FTR (Dax Harwood & Cash Wheeler w/Stokley Hathaway) & KEVIN KNIGHT & KYLE FLETCHER
Schiavone noted there were signs of tensions within both teams in this match. Copeland came out first and fans sang his entrance theme even after the music stopped. Christian came out next. Darby and Borden them came out. The heels them came out in two groups. Stokely joined in on commentary. Excalibur asked, “Can we get Don Callis on commentary, please?” He said he never thought he’d say that. Taz defended Stokely. Stokely said Taz is the only one around there he lies. The bell rang 11 minutes into the hour.
A minute in, when Darby tagged in against Fletcher, Christian blind-tagged himself in instead. Darby then tagged himself back in went after Fletcher. Christian shot him a dirty look. At 3:00, everyone entered the ring and tempers flared. Borden then locked up with Dax. After a minute of action between them, everyone charged into the ring again and this time they fought. They cut to a double-box break at 5:00. [c/db]
Fletcher powerbombed Darby on the ring apron. Borden hot-tagged in at 11;00 and went after Dax, Cash, Fletcher, and Knight as they came at him one at a time. Borden set up a Scorpion Death Drop on Dax, but Dax blocked it. Cash knocked Borden off the top rope. Darby leaped into Fletcher, who caught him and gave him a half-n-half. All four heels climbed to the top turnbuckles and took turns landing on Borden mid-ring. Borden’s partners “broke up the cover.” (Not really, though; they just hit Dax, but Dax was still on top of Borden and Borden didn’t seem to lift his shoulders.)
Dax battled Borden once things settled down and scored a two count with a small package. Dax set up a Scorpion Death Drop on Borden. Fans booed. Borden upkicked out of it and sent Dax into a chair being swung by Christian. The ref didn’t see it. Copeland speared Dax. Borden then gave Dax a Scorpion Death Drop with a Coffin Drop by Darby at the same time for the win.
Christian helped Darby stand. Darby was leery. The four babyfaces celebrated together as Darby’s music played.
WINNERS: Darby & Borden & Christian & Copeland in 15:00.
Announced Matches & Other Notes
- Will Ospreay & Andrade El Ídolo & Francesco Akira vs. Death Riders (Jon Moxley & Pac) & Gabe Kidd
- Jamie Hayter vs. Lena Kross
- Christian Cage & Adam Copeland & Darby Allin & Steven Borden vs. FTR (Dax Harwood & Cash Wheeler) & Kyle Fletcher & Kevin Knight
- Jericho vs. Nick Wayne
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