What to Expect on AEW Dynamite This Week
All Elite Wrestling is heading to the Windy City with momentum and intrigue following the dramatic events of AEW All In. The upcoming July 16 edition of AEW Dynamite, set to air live from Wintrust Arena in Chicago, promises high-octane action and major developments in both the men’s and women’s divisions.
Two segments have already been confirmed for the broadcast, and both are tied directly to the fallout from the company’s recent pay-per-view extravaganza. In what is being framed as a continuation of All In’s emotional and physical aftermath, several top stars will share the spotlight in matches and appearances that could set the course for AEW’s summer storyline direction.
Topping the night’s lineup is a blockbuster six-man tag team match involving newly crowned AEW World Champion “Hangman” Adam Page. He will join forces with Powerhouse Hobbs and Mark Briscoe to take on a dangerous trio from the Blackpool Combat Club: Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, and Wheeler Yuta.
The match has deep narrative roots stemming from All In, where Page captured the AEW World Championship by defeating Jon Moxley in a brutal main event. On the same night, Hobbs led a successful team effort against Castagnoli and Yuta. With emotions still running high and grudges left unresolved, Wednesday’s tag match is expected to be intense and highly personal.
The tension between Page and Moxley continues to build, with their rivalry now extending beyond singles competition into faction-based warfare. Mark Briscoe’s addition to the team further emphasizes AEW’s use of tradition and grit, while the Blackpool Combat Club will look to reassert dominance after recent setbacks.
In the women’s division, AEW will also spotlight its reigning champion, “Timeless” Toni Storm, who is scheduled to deliver a victory speech following her high-profile title defense against Mercedes Moné at All In. The segment was officially announced by AEW President Tony Khan via social media and will mark Storm’s first live appearance since retaining her championship.
Storm’s character work has made her one of the most captivating figures in AEW, and her speech is expected to blend charisma, unpredictability, and perhaps a message to her newly announced challenger. Athena, who won the Women’s Casino Gauntlet match at All In, now holds the number one contender spot and is waiting in the wings for her shot at Storm’s title.
Meanwhile, on the men’s side, MJF emerged victorious in the Men’s Casino Gauntlet match and secured a future world title opportunity. Although no official date has been set for his championship match, all eyes will be on how the former champion positions himself in the evolving AEW landscape.
With both champions emerging from All In with gold still around their waists, the next phase begins in Chicago. AEW Dynamite on July 16 is shaping up to be more than just a weekly show. It will serve as a battleground for rising challengers, a showcase of champions, and a reflection of where the company heads next.
Expect fireworks, fallout, and perhaps a few surprises as AEW looks to capitalize on the momentum of its latest pay-per-view and turn the page to its next chapter.