Dramatic illustration of AEW Dynamite highlights: MJF and Thekla retain world titles, Don Callis Family captures Trios Championships, David Finlay debuts in El Paso.
Dramatic illustration of AEW Dynamite highlights: MJF and Thekla retain world titles, Don Callis Family captures Trios Championships, David Finlay debuts in El Paso.
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MJF and Thekla retain titles amid surprises on AEW Dynamite

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AEW Dynamite delivered two world title defenses and an unexpected Trios Championship change during its March 4, 2026, episode from El Paso, Texas. MJF retained the AEW World Championship against Kevin Knight, while Thekla defended the Women's World Title against Thunder Rosa. The Don Callis Family captured the Trios Titles in the main event, and David Finlay made his AEW debut.

The March 4 edition of AEW Dynamite emanated from the Don Haskins Center in El Paso, Texas, building momentum toward the Revolution pay-per-view on March 15. The show opened with AEW World Champion MJF defending against Kevin Knight, a member of the World Trios Champions and partner to MJF's Revolution rival, Hangman Adam Page. Knight impressed with high-flying offense, including a Coast-to-Coast dropkick and UFO Splash, but MJF countered a second UFO Splash with raised knees and secured the win via Heatseeker piledriver at 18:00. Post-match, Page and Mike Bailey intervened to save Knight from further attack.

In tag action, Darby Allin and Orange Cassidy defeated Gabe Kidd and Clark Connors after a chaotic brawl that saw Connors spear Cassidy through a table. Cassidy sealed the victory with an Orange Punch at 7:00. David Finlay then debuted, attacking the winners with a shillelagh alongside Kidd and Connors, forming The Dogs faction. Tony Khan confirmed on X that all three have signed with AEW.

The Brawling Birds (Jamie Hayter and Alex Windsor) quickly dispatched The IInspiration (Cassie Lee and Jessie McKay) in their AEW TV debut, winning with Two Birds, One Stone in under two minutes. Hayter and Windsor's undefeated streak continued at 4-0.

Hangman Page squashed Marty Snow in 10 seconds with a Buckshot Lariat, then cut a promo vowing to destroy MJF in their Texas Death Match. This led to an ambush by the Don Callis Family, prompting Don Callis to book an impromptu Trios Title match for later.

Jon Moxley defeated Hechicero in a Continental Championship Eliminator at 14:00 via Death Rider, with Konosuke Takeshita staring him down afterward ahead of their Revolution rematch.

Swerve Strickland ambushed Brody King, choking him with a chain and accepting a Revolution match. In the women's title bout, Thekla retained against Thunder Rosa at 11:00 with a spear and stomps, despite Rosa's near-falls with a Fire Thunder Driver. Kris Statlander attempted a post-match save but was delayed by security.

The main event saw Jet Set Rodeo (Page, Bailey, Knight) lose the Trios Titles to Okada, Fletcher, and Davis after MJF's interference allowed Davis' piledriver on Knight at 13:00. The Don Callis Family now holds multiple championships, intensifying rivalries ahead of Revolution.

What people are saying

X discussions praise the surprise Don Callis Family Trios title win with MJF's assistance and Kevin Knight's strong performance against MJF. Reactions to Thekla's retention over Thunder Rosa are mixed, with some loving the physicality and others questioning the booking. David Finlay's debut drew skepticism due to the lackluster crowd reaction.

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All Elite Wrestling has announced several new matches for the March 4 episode of AEW Dynamite from El Paso, Texas, including bouts featuring Jon Moxley and Darby Allin. The card now includes two championship matches alongside tag team and singles action. Adam Page is also scheduled to compete, though his opponent remains undisclosed.

AEW Dynamite: Mile High Madness takes place tonight from the Mission Ballroom in Denver, Colorado, live on TBS and HBO Max at 8 p.m. ET. The episode features MJF and Hangman Adam Page finalizing the stipulation for their AEW World Championship match at Revolution on March 15, 2026, alongside several other matches building toward the pay-per-view. This is the ninth episode in the 11-week buildup to the event.

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All Elite Wrestling's Collision episode airs tonight from Denver, featuring appearances by champions MJF and Thekla amid ongoing storylines. The card includes several high-profile matches, such as ProtOkada versus Top Flight and an eight-man tag team clash. The event follows recent developments from Dynamite, building toward Revolution on March 15.

The March 2, 2026, WWE Raw from Indianapolis (8,479 attendees) featured Seth Rollins' vicious attack on Paul Heyman, Roman Reigns' return teasing his WrestleMania 42 clash with champion CM Punk, AJ Lee's Women's Intercontinental Championship celebration, and key matches including Gunther over Dragon Lee and Dominik Mysterio's title defense.

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David Finlay, former NJPW Bullet Club leader, has signed a multi-year deal with All Elite Wrestling after turning down a WWE NXT contract offer. He debuted on the March 4, 2026 episode of Dynamite, joining ex-stablemates Gabe Kidd and Clark Connors—rebranded as The Dogs—in attacking Darby Allin and Orange Cassidy. AEW President Tony Khan confirmed all three signings on social media.

Rhea Ripley emerged victorious in the women's Elimination Chamber match at WWE Elimination Chamber 2026, earning a title shot at WrestleMania 42. AJ Lee defeated Becky Lynch to win the Women's Intercontinental Championship in a chaotic hometown bout. The event at Chicago's United Center featured high-stakes action leading to WrestleMania.

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WWE has announced appearances by World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk, Women's Intercontinental Champion AJ Lee and the returning Roman Reigns for the March 2 episode of Raw in Indianapolis. The show will also feature matches and an address from Raw General Manager Adam Pearce regarding Seth Rollins. This episode follows the Elimination Chamber event and builds toward WrestleMania 42.

 

 

 

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