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AEW Dynamite Results for January 8th, 2025
Thursday, January 9th, 2025
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🗓️ On This Day
January 9, 2006 – Edge and Lita’s Infamous ‘Live Sex Celebration’
19 years ago today, Edge celebrated his WWE Championship victory in controversial fashion on Monday Night Raw. After cashing in his Money in the Bank contract the night before to defeat John Cena at New Year’s Revolution, Edge and his girlfriend Lita staged a ‘live sex show’ in the middle of the ring, complete with a bed set up inside the squared circle. The segment became one of the most infamous moments in WWE history and helped make the episode one of the most-watched of the year.
(Crazy this was on cable TV)
AEW Dynamite Results – January 8th, 2025
AEW Dynamite aired live from the F&M Bank Arena in Clarksville, TN, on TBS and Max, featuring the return of Kenny Omega and the debut of the Casino Gauntlet match.
Will Ospreay def. Buddy Matthews
In an electrifying opener, Will Ospreay overcame Buddy Matthews after a back-and-forth contest, sealing the victory with Hidden Blade. Post-match, Ospreay praised Matthews’ talent and offered his support should he pursue singles gold.Bobby Lashley def. Mark Briscoe
Bobby Lashley dominated Mark Briscoe, finishing the match with the Hurt Lock. Afterward, the Hurt Syndicate attacked Briscoe, but Private Party made the save.Powerhouse Hobbs wins the Casino Gauntlet Match
Powerhouse Hobbs defeated 10 competitors, including Adam Page, Jay White, and Kyle O’Reilly, to secure a shot at Jon Moxley’s AEW World Championship next week. Hobbs eliminated Kyle O’Reilly with a spinning spinebuster to win the match.Jeff Jarrett and Maxwell Jacob Friedman Confrontation
Following the gauntlet match, MJF interrupted Jeff Jarrett, offering to help him achieve one final world championship reign. Jarrett rejected the "deal with the devil," calling MJF a one-hit wonder and vowing to fight his way back to the top. The segment ended with Jarrett walking out as MJF fumed in frustration.Adam Copeland Calls Out Jon Moxley
Adam Copeland addressed Jon Moxley, reflecting on his own resilience and calling out Moxley's trail of destruction. The segment turned chaotic when the Death Riders (Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, and Wheeler YUTA) ambushed Copeland. FTR intervened but were overpowered until Powerhouse Hobbs made a surprise save, setting up a high-stakes showdown next week.Kris Statlander def. Toni Storm and Willow Nightingale
Kris Statlander earned the #1 entry spot in next week’s Women’s Casino Gauntlet Match by pinning Toni Storm with Wednesday Night Fever.Closing Segment: Kenny Omega's Emotional Return
Kenny Omega delivered a heartfelt promo about his journey back to wrestling after recovering from diverticulitis. The segment ended in chaos as Kyle Fletcher, Brian Cage, and Lance Archer attacked Omega, only for Will Ospreay to make the save. Omega and Ospreay shared a tense stare-down as the show went off the air.
WWE
📈 WWE NXT New Year’s Evil Draws Highest Viewership since Sep 2019
The New Year’s Evil special episode of WWE NXT delivered a strong performance, drawing 957,000 viewers. This number is way up from the Dec 31st episode which drew 626,000 viewers. Putting The Rock certainly seemed to help.
🎨 Jeff Hardy Reflects on His Career, Believes He Could Have Surpassed John Cena
Jeff Hardy discussed his career in a candid interview, expressing regret over missed opportunities and stating he could have been a bigger star than John Cena.
🎙️ Eric Bischoff Segment Announced for MLW Kings of Colosseum
MLW has confirmed that Eric Bischoff will appear in a special segment during the Kings of Colosseum event, marking another high-profile cameo for the wrestling legend.
🏆 Paul Heyman Says Roman Reigns Deserves an Emmy
Paul Heyman argued that Roman Reigns' work as the Tribal Chief on WWE programming is Emmy-worthy, praising his storytelling and character work as unparalleled in wrestling.
📝 Rumor Roundup: WrestleMania 41 Matches, Becky Lynch’s Deal, and More
Speculation is swirling about potential WrestleMania 41 matches, Becky Lynch's contract status, and changes coming to Raw as part of its Netflix era.
AEW
🍿 Chris Jericho Stars in Wrestling Horror Movie ‘Dark Match’
WWF Undisputed Champion, Lead Singer of Fozzy, Cruise Line, and now Horror Movie star… Chris Jericho has really done it all! On January 31st Shudder is releasing a horror movie, Dark Match, where a wrestling company lands a lucrative gig in a remote town, only to find themselves at the mercy of a cult leader with sinister intentions. That cult leader is non other than Mr. Y2J himself!
👕 Sting Top Seller on Pro Wrestling Tees in 2024
Sting took the crown from CM Punk to become the top merchandise seller on Pro Wrestling Tees in 2024.
🎤 JoJo Offerman Reportedly in Talks with AEW
Former WWE ring announcer JoJo Offerman is reportedly in discussions with AEW, sparking speculation about her return to the wrestling business.
📼 Tommy Dreamer Encourages Fans to Rewatch Kenny Omega’s AEW Matches
Tommy Dreamer urged AEW fans to revisit some of Kenny Omega's iconic matches, calling them essential viewing for appreciating Omega’s legacy in wrestling.
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