AEW WrestleDream 2025 Results & Reactions: Sting Returns And Helps Darby Allin Beat Jon Moxley

Moxley pulled a belt out and began to whip Allin countless times. Then Allin got up and invited Moxley to whip him more with that belt. Allin would have a short rally, but then Moxley quickly took back control of the match. Allin would then spray lighter fluid all over Moxley. Allin pulled out pepper spray, but used it for the rest of the Death Riders who tried to interfere. Moxley would then pull out a taser and used it on Allin. Afterwards, Moxley executed a paradigm shift on top of the chair that was in the middle of the ring.

Claudio would get his hands on Allin and throw him over the top rope and onto the announcer’s desk, sending the whole arena into shock. Moxley then executed the Death Rider on top of a table on the outside of the ring. The crowd began to chant, “This is M*rder.” Moxley asked Allin to quit, and he did not.

Then the Death Riders filled a tank in the middle of the ring with water. Allin was thrown back into the ring, and Moxley began to drown Allin in the tank of water. Moxley would dump Allin’s head for three rounds into the tank of water, and Allin still wouldn’t quit. Then the lights went off in the arena.

Then the lights came on, and Sting was in the middle of the ring! The crowd went wild, and he began choking Moxley with the bat. Then Sting got the Death Riders out of the ring and threw Allin his bat. All that was left was Moxley and Allin in the ring. Allin would execute the Scorpion Death Drop and then his Coffin drop. Allin then performed the Scorpion Death Lock on Moxley forcing him to quit.

Grade: A+. This match was perfect in its timing, flow, and inclusion of Sting.

Hangman Adam Page (c) vs. Samoa Joe; AEW World Championship

Adam Page and Samoa Joe were both playing to the crowd early on as they sized each other up before really getting into the match. They also tested their core wrestling skills against each other, being the veterans that they are. Page got the rhythm of the match to swing his way first, but that didn’t last too long as Joe quickly took control with a back elbow to the chest of Page and right jabs to Page’s face.

The fight quickly made its way to the outside, where Joe showed why he has been considered one of the best performers in the last 20 years. Just when you think Page is in control, Joe quickly changes gears, and the match swings back his way. There was a point in the match when Joe was throwing his right jabs, and Page just looked at him as he was not affected by them. Then they exchanged chops to the chest in the middle of the ring.

In the end, Page would hit three buckshot lariats to finally put Joe down and pin him for the 1-2-3. After the match, Joe shook Page’s hand but then close-lined him as Joe and the OPS beatdown Page.

Grade: A-: Page retained his AEW World title in a match that needed to get the crowd going right before the main event.

Kris Statlander (c) vs. ‘Timeless’ Toni Storm; AEW Women’s World Championship

Right from the start, Kris Statlander and Toni Storm showed off their athleticism. Although Storm was able to get some offense off, she quickly began to get frustrated as the effect of her moves was minimal on Statlander. The pace of the match was slow, but it showed more of Statlander’s talent, especially with her power moves.

Up to this point of the match, Storm could not find a way to get the upper hand. Statlander was relentless with her offense. Storm would soon turn things around for herself. Storm and Statlander would exchange blows in the middle of the ring with neither woman wanting to give up. Storm would execute a storm zero but Statlander popped out and executed a 450 drop from the top rope. Storm would kick out of the pin attempt. Towards the end of the match, Statlander executed a Saturday Night Fever and beat Storm. Statlander retains the AEW Women’s World title.

Grade: A-: Although the pace was a little slow, they had a great match with Storm hugging Statlander at the end of it.

Kyle Fletcher (c) vs. Mark Briscoe; TNT Championship

It was the fifth installment of their rivalry, and right from the start, you could cut the tension in the ring with a knife. The match began with some good old-school wrestling moves, including arm bars and side headlock takedowns. The pace was slow, but that worked in favor of the older Briscoe, who was able to get his breathers in there.

Briscoe dominated early on with his signature chops, but that quickly took a turn when he tried to execute a flying moonsault and missed≥ Fletcher would remove part of the steel steps and powerslam Briscoe on them. Fletcher threw Briscoe back into the ring and began to slowly grind him down. Then, after they exchanged moves, they slammed each other with a close-line, sending both of them down for a ten count.

After they both beat the count, later in the match, Fletcher executed a superplex on Briscoe from the top rope. Fletcher pushed Briscoe into the referee and then kicked him in the groin. Fletcher would then execute a brainbuster, but Briscoe would kick out of the pin attempt. Fletcher would then do a brainbuster on the top turnbuckle, which knocked out Briscoe, allowing Fletcher to cover him and get the pin easily. Fletcher retains his TNT title in a helluva match.

Grade: A-: This was a great match that will likely fly under the radar compared to the other ones on this PPV card.

Hurt Syndicate vs. Ricochet & GOA; Tornado Trios Match

This match did not wait until all of the competitors made it into the ring, as the Hurt Syndicate was attacked by Ricochet and GOA while walking down the aisle. It didn’t take long before MVP was along in the ring getting beaten up by Ricochet & GOA. Shelton Benjamin and Bobby Lashley were laid out for a while as MVP was defenseless. Finally, Lashley was able to get back into the match and just powered his way into clearing the ring.

After The Hurt Syndicate cleared the ring, they had Ricochet by himself, but he slid out being replaced by one of the members of GOA. Lashley would execute a spear and get the 1-2-3 pin for the victory.

Grade: B+. The match was well paced and entertaining with power moves from The Hurt Syndicate which carried the match.

The Young Bucks vs. Jurassic Express; $500,000 Tag Team Match

Jack Perry began the match with Matt Jackson, and after two series, Jackson went out of the ring to slow the momentum down. Perry would tag Luchasaurus into the match, and they beat up Matt for a little while. While the Young Bucks were on the outside. Luchasaurus executed a moonsault, landing on the brothers, sending the crowd into a frenzy.

After the match took place on the outside for a few minutes, when they went back into the ring, that’s when the Young Bucks took full control of the match. Perry somehow managed to tag in Luchasaurus after being pummeled by the Young Bucks. Luchasaurus cleaned house with some big power moves, going buckle to buckle with a lariat.

Throughout the match, The Young Bucks and Jurassic Express showed their experience of performing at a high level. It was a nice reminder that these four men can go when needed. There was a series of finishers, with one series seeing the Young Bucks do their “EVP” knee on both Luchasaurus and Perry, but they couldn’t get the pin. Then Jurassic Express got some momentum, executed their finisher, pinned the Young Bucks, and won the $500,000.

After the match, Jurassic Express was attacked by the Don Calis Family. Then out of nowhere, Kenny Omega made an appearance while receiving a massive pop from the crowd. He went and helped Jurassic Express against the Don Calis Family.

Grade: A-. This was an excellent tag team match and it played to the experience these four wrestlers have as they were able to have the fans on the edge of their seat throughout it.

Jamie Hayter vs. Thekla

These women wasted no time attacking each other to open up the WrestleDream 2025 PPV. Jamie Hayter took control after the early back-and-forth action. Once the match went to the outside, Thekla was in control, beating up Hayter while antagonizing the crowd. The match went back into the ring as Thekla let go of Hayter.

Hayter would swing the momentum back in her favor, climbed onto the top rope, and executed a drop kick, sending Thekla flying across the ring. Later in the match, Hayter and Thekla would exchange kicks before Hayter executed a neck breaker on her knee. Thekla would put the toxic spider on Hayter in the center of the ring, but Hayter was able to get herself out of it. After a reversal, Hayter landed another hat trick lariat and pinned Thekla for the victory.

Grade: B-. The ladies did well but missed a few spots in this match. It wasn’t as smooth as it couldn’t been but was still a good match for those in attendance.

Quick Hits

• Mina Shirakawa answered the Women’s TBS Championship Match Open Challenge set by Mercedes Mone on Friday night. The match was okay, as the story being told in the ring wasn’t enough to get the crowd into it. This was probably the quietest part of the night. Mone got Shirakawa into a small package and secured the 1-2-3 victory, earning the ROH title, making it 11 total that she currently holds. Grade: C+

• Brody King & Bandido (c) vs Kazuchika Okada & Konosuke Takeshita — AEW World Tag Team Championship. It was a match filled with nice spots between the two tag teams. It felt out of place on the card as it followed the Mone match, which wasn’t that exciting to watch. The action volume was turned way up mid-way into the match as both teams were executing big spots and woke the crowd up from the funk it was in. In the end, Brody King and Bandido retained their tag team titles in what was a fun match. Grade: A-.