The “AEW Dynamite on 34th Street” special event is returning for the 2025 holiday season. Due to some technical difficulties, AEW’s usual live programming will resume next week. This episode was pre-recorded at the Hammerstein Ballroom in Manhattan, New York. The Continental Classic tournament continues, featuring Bandido and Ricochet competing for the AEW Dynamite Diamond Ring, marking the first occasion MJF is not involved in the ring match. Here are the highlights from the Christmas Eve edition of Dynamite:
In the Continental Classic Blue League, Konosuke Takeshita defeated Orange Cassidy with a Falcon Arrow pinfall, securing a spot in the semifinals at the World’s End event. A video package teased a tag team title match between Bang Bang Gang and FTR at World’s End. Mascara Dorada also triumphed over Roderick Strong by pinfall via a Shooting Star Press. Renee Paquette interviewed AEW Women’s World Champion Kris Statlander and her upcoming opponent Jamie Hayter, with Statlander emphasizing her growth and showing off her “Cosmic Killer” arm sleeve. The two clashed face-to-face before being separated.
Further into the show, MJF submitted Dustin Waller with a Fujiwara armbar. Post-match, MJF attempted a promo but was interrupted by Hangman Page and Swerve, leading to a tense confrontation that ended with MJF fleeing and Samoa Joe appearing on the video screen to magnify the rivalry. Swerve and Hangman then aggressively confronted MJF, with Hangman choking him with a chain and Swerve reminding the crowd of MJF’s controversial past. In the Dynamite Diamond Ring Match, Bandido defeated Ricochet with a crucifix pin. After the fight, Ricochet attacked Bandido but was countered by Brody King. Backstage, Gabe Kidd pushed Darby Allin down some stairs. A singles match between Marina Shafir and Mina Shirakawa was ongoing during the broadcast.
Fan Take: This episode of AEW Dynamite on 34th Street delivers intense matches and storyline developments that deepen rivalries and set the stage for upcoming events like World’s End. For AEW fans, these moments signal exciting shifts in alliances and competition, underscoring the promotion’s commitment to unpredictable and compelling wrestling entertainment.
