3 Things to Watch for During 'AEW Dynamite' Ahead of 'Double or Nothing 2025'

Originally posted on Athlon Sports
By Fernando Quiles Jr. | Last updated May 21, 2025 9:42 AM ET

The go-home episode of "AEW Dynamite," just four nights before the "Double or Nothing 2025" pay-per-view, takes place on Wednesday.

The stars of AEW will be inside Rio Rancho Events Center in Albuquerque for "Dynamite." There will be a major segment that has fans wondering if a swerve looms. Plus, a world title contender will be in action on Wednesday before challenging for gold at "Double or Nothing."

"AEW Dynamite" will feature some marquee names such as Will Ospreay, "Hangman" Adam Page, MJF, The Hurt Syndicate, and more. There are a few things you can expect from the stars mentioned.

MJF Joins The Hurt Syndicate, Or Does He?

During last week's episode of "Dynamite," Bobby Lashley finally granted his approval for MJF to join The Hurt Syndicate. MJF is scheduled to sign a contract to make his membership official. Some believe that there may be some double-crossing in the segment, and perhaps even an appearance from a familiar face in Cedric Alexander, who was once a stablemate of Lashley, Shelton Benjamin, and MVP.

Finalists in Owen Hart Foundation Cup Meet Again

Ahead of their tournament finals at "Double or Nothing," Ospreay and Page will be face-to-face to offer some last words before the PPV. It will be the same for the participants in the women's finals, as TBS Champion Mercedes Moné and Jamie Hayter will also share some words.

Mina Shirakawa Battles Julia Hart

Mina Shirakawa is set to challenge "Timeless" Toni Storm for the AEW Women's World Championship on Sunday. Before the title match, Shirakawa will collide with former TBS titleholder Julia Hart. A win will give Shirakawa some momentum going into her match at "Double or Nothing," but a loss could lead to a shakeup in the women's division.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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