All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite: Season 8
Season 8 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Picks up essential narrative continuity directly following the events of All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite Season 7.
- Character alliances, factions, and personal loyalties undergo significant shifts under escalating stakes.
- Addresses unresolved cliffhangers and thematic mysteries introduced during previous seasons.
- Establishes the primary seasonal conflict that drives serialized character arcs toward the finale.
Episode Guide
Season 8 Progress Shield
January 7, 2026
Jan 7, 2026 · 111 min
Hangman Page and Swerve Strickland team up to face Hook and Powerhouse Hobbs in a Lights Out match. Toni Storm battles Marina Shafir. Bandido defends his Ring of Honor World Champi
Maximum Carnage - January 14, 2026
Jan 14, 2026 · 103 min
All Elite Wrestling presents Maximum Carnage as MJF puts his World Title on the line against Bandido. The Babes of Wrath become a cosmic trio as Kris Statlander joins Harley Camero
January 21, 2026
Jan 21, 2026 · 104 min
The Don Callis Family fights the Death Riders in a wild six-man tag team street fight. Megan Bayne and Penelope Ford return to tag team action against the Timeless Love Bombs. Kenn
January 28, 2026
Jan 28, 2026 · 103 min
"The Toxic Spider" Thekla challenges Kris Statlander for her AEW Women's World Title. All Elite Wrestling Tag Team Champions FTR defend against the Don Callis Family's brutes Mark
February 4, 2026
Feb 4, 2026 · 100 min
Brody King challenges champion MJF in a World Title Eliminator Match. Kenny Omega faces Andrade El Idolo. Ricochet defends his National Title against Jack Perry. Don Callis Family'
February 11, 2026
Feb 11, 2026 · 110 min
Kris Statlander defends the AEW Women's World Championship against Thekla in a Strap Match. Kenny Omega and Swerve Strickland meet face-to-face. The Young Bucks take on The Rascalz
February 18, 2026
Feb 18, 2026 · 111 min
For the first time ever, Kenny Omega faces Swerve Strickland in singles competition. Hangman Adam Page goes face-to-face with the man he'll challenge at the Revolution pay-per-view
February 25, 2026
Feb 25, 2026 · 103 min
Jon Moxley battles El Clon. Prior to meeting at REVOLUTION, MJF and Hangman Adam Page decide the stipulation for their World Title match.
March 4, 2026
Mar 4, 2026 · 111 min
Thekla has her first defense of the AEW Women's Championship as she faces former titleholder Thunder Rosa. World Champion MJF puts his belt on the line against the talented Kevin K
March 11, 2026
Mar 11, 2026 · 104 min
Tensions rise before AEW: Revolution as MJF and Hangman Page hold a high-stakes press conference. TBS Champ Willow Nightingale faces Persephone, and TNT Champ Kyle Fletcher battles
March 18, 2026
Mar 18, 2026 · 104 min
Death-defying daredevil Darby Allin battles the ruthless Gabe Kidd in a Coffin Match. There are "No Holds Barred" as Timeless Toni Storm clashes with the Deathriders' Marina Shafir
March 25, 2026
Mar 25, 2026 · 104 min
All Elite Wrestling is live from St. Paul, Minnesota. Kenny Omega faces Swerve Strickland with Swerve's #1 contender spot on the line against Omega's EVP title. AEW Women's Champio
April 1, 2026
Apr 1, 2026 · 94 min
The road to AEW: Dynasty heats up as World Champion MJF and challenger Kenny Omega sign the contract for their pay-per-view match. PAC battles Will Ospreay. Triangle of Madness fac
April 8, 2026
Apr 8, 2026 · 119 min
Chris Jericho is back and will address the fans regarding his AEW return. Darby Allin, Jack Perry, and Brody King joins forces to battle the Don Callis Family's Andrade el Ídolo, K
Dynamite: Spring Breakthru - April 15, 2026
Apr 15, 2026 · 102 min
In a monumental development, AEW World Champion MJF faces Darby Allin. Kamille is back and will fight Willow Nightingale. Following his win in the Casino Gauntlet match at AEW Revo
April 22, 2026
Apr 22, 2026 · 93 min
New AEW World Champion Darby Allin addresses the fans and takes on Tommaso Ciampa. Will Ospreay goes one-on-one with Mark Davis. Mina Shirakawa faces Hikaru Shida.
April 29, 2026
Apr 29, 2026 · 106 min
Friendships will be set aside as World Champion Darby Allin faces off against Brody King. Hikaru Shida and Kris Statlander are determined to prove they can get the job done as they
May 6, 2026
May 6, 2026 · 98 min
It's Double Jeopardy as Tag Team Champion Dax Harwood (of FTR) battles Trios Champion Orange Cassidy (of The Conglomeration). Juice Robinson and Jon Moxley tangle in an AEW Contine
May 13, 2026
May 13, 2026 · 110 min
Konosuke Takeshita steps up to challenge fighting AEW World Champion Darby Allin. MJF addresses his high-stakes Hair vs. Title match at Double or Nothing. Ospreay returns to action
May 20, 2026
May 20, 2026 · 99 min
Relentless World Champion Darby Allin has agreed to face Speedball Mike Bailey. FTR must put the AEW Tag Team Titles on the line against Conglomeration's Roderick Strong and Orange
Dynamite 5/27/2026
May 27, 2026 · 106 min
MJF holds an epic celebration to commemorate winning the AEW World Championship for a third time. Everyone is banned from ringside as Chris Jericho battles Ricochet. It's a "Lights
June 3, 2026
Jun 3, 2026 · 112 min
All Elite Wrestling World Champion MJF puts the title on the line against RUSH in his first defense since winning the belt at Double or Nothing. A former partnership is completely
Dynamite: Summer Blockbuster 2026
Jun 10, 2026 · 105 min
It's time for AEW Dynamite: Summer Blockbuster! Swerve Strickland battles Brody King in the semifinals of the Owen Hart Foundation Men's tournament. Jon Moxley puts his AEW Contine
June 17, 2026
Jun 17, 2026 · 108 min
MJF and Mark Briscoe choose the loyal teammates who will follow them into a brutal Steel Cage battle at Forbidden Door. Ahead of the highly anticipated 2026 Owen Hart Men's Tournam
June 24, 2026
Jun 24, 2026 · 111 min
Konosuke Takeshita defends the International Title against Ricochet. Místico joins Brodido to face the Death Riders. In TBS Title Survival of the Fittest Qualifying matches, Marina
July 1, 2026
Jul 1, 2026 · 106 min
Following his team's victory in the 12-man steel cage match at Forbidden Door, Mark Briscoe is ready to challenge AEW World Champion MJF. Six women have qualified to compete in the
Dynamite: Beach Break 2026
Jul 8, 2026 · 112 min
Kenny Omega is willing to put everything on the line as he challenges champion MJF for the AEW World Title. Chris Jericho and Tommaso Ciampa finally go one-on-one. Beach Break hold
July 15, 2026
Jul 15, 2026 · 115 min
New AEW World Champion Kenny Omega appears. Andrade El Ídolo is seeking revenge on the Don Callis Family, starting with Jake Doyle. In huge trios action, Willow Nightingale joins M
July 22, 2026
Jul 22, 2026 · 102 min
AEW World Champion Kenny Omega joins forces with Jon Moxley and Will Ospreay to face the Don Callis Family. Kevin Knight just set the TNT Title defense record, but to keep the belt
July 29, 2026
Jul 29, 2026 · 128 min
The Conglomeration puts their AEW World Trios Title on the line against The Demand. Willow Nightingale celebrates her Women's World Championship victory. Young Bucks and AEW Tag Te
Grand Slam: Mexico 2026
Aug 5, 2026 · 143 min
It's Grand Slam: Mexico live from Arena México! Mark Davis tries to derail Will Ospreay's path to Wembley in a Mexico City Street Fight. The Demand defend the AEW World Trios Title
August 12, 2026
Aug 12, 2026 · 114 min
After his shocking return at Grand Slam Mexico, MJF joins a three-way fight with Nick Wayne and Speedball Mike Bailey seeking the No. 2 spot in the All In London Casino Gauntlet ma
August 19, 2026
Aug 19, 2026 · 127 min
AEW World Champion Kenny Omega and his challenger at All In London, Will Ospreay, each face the Don Callis Family in separate trios matches. In addition, Kenny and Will sit down to
August 26, 2026
Aug 26, 2026 · 94 min
From Glasgow's OVO Hydro, it's the final AEW Dynamite before All In: London. The Continental Challenge Cup Semifinals see two Death Riders square off as Jon Moxley faces Claudio Ca
September 2, 2026
Sep 2, 2026 · 118 min
In the wake of the epic All In: London from Wembley Stadium, it's the AEW Dynamite debut of The New Level, Austin Creed and Kofi! They will team with Swerve Strickland to defend th
Rebel Heart Special - September 9, 2026
Sep 9, 2026 · 108 min
All Elite Wrestling honors Rebel in her fight against ALS. David Finlay challenges champion Will Ospreay in an AEW World Title Eliminator match. Swerve Strickland and The New Level
September 16, 2026
Sep 16, 2026 · 110 min
Jericho goes one-on-one with the brash young star Nick Wayne. The United Empire has gathered their forces with Andrade El Ídolo and Francesco Akira joining AEW World Champion Will
September 23, 2026
Sep 23, 2026 · 99 min
The New Level and Swerve Strickland put their All Elite Wrestling Trios titles on the line as they face The Demand (Ricochet, Toa Liona, and Bishop Kaun). The winners of the match
A Tribute to PAC: September 30, 2026
Sep 30, 2026 · 106 min
All Elite Wrestling comes together to honor the life, career, and legacy of the outstanding wrestler PAC.
Dynamite: Grand Slam: France 2026
Oct 6, 2026 · 98 min
All Elite Wrestling crosses the Atlantic for a special Tuesday night Dynamite -- Grand Slam: France! World Champion Will Ospreay puts his title on the line against Kazuchika Okada.
October 14, 2026
Oct 14, 2026 · 98 min
A special AEW Dynamite from Cleveland features five Clockwork Carnage Qualifying Matches to determine the remaining challengers for AEW World Champion Will Ospreay at Saturday's Wr
October 21, 2026
Oct 21, 2026
Following the wild events at WrestleDream, AEW Dynamite is live from Coral Gables, Florida. The newest signing in All Elite Wrestling, Ilja Dragunov, makes his in-ring debut agains