AEW Anniversary Show

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AEW Anniversary Show
Promotions All Elite Wrestling
First event 2020
Event gimmick Anniversary of the AEW Dynamite debut episode

AEW Anniversary Show is an annual professional wrestling television special produced by the American promotion All Elite Wrestling (AEW). Established in 2020, the event typically airs in October as a special episode of the promotion's flagship weekly program, Dynamite, commemorating the debut episode of the series in October 2019.

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History

On January 8, 2019, All Elite Wrestling (AEW) held its inaugural press conference, the Double or Nothing rally, outside TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Florida, where the company is headquartered. [1] On January 8, 2020, AEW marked the anniversary with a special edition of Dynamite . [2] The first Dynamite Anniversary Show was held on October 14, 2020, at Daily's Place in Jacksonville, Florida, commemorating the debut episode of Dynamite on October 2, 2019. [3] The October 2020 event was held behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Following the second Dynamite Anniversary Show on October 6, 2021, AEW held its Three Year Anniversary Show on May 25, 2022 at the Michelob Ultra Arena in Paradise, Nevada, as part of Double or Nothing weekend. [4] The May 2022 event commemorated the debut of AEW’s inaugural event, Double or Nothing in May 2019. The first Collision Anniversary Show was held on June 15, 2024, commemorating the debut episode of Collision on June 17, 2023. [5]

Events

#EventDateCityVenueMain eventNotes
1 Anniversary Edition January 8, 2020 Southaven, Mississippi Landers Center Jurassic Express (Jungle Boy, Luchasaurus, and Marko Stunt) vs. Best Friends (Chuck Taylor, Trent Beretta, and Orange Cassidy)Commemorating the anniversary of AEW’s official announcement on January 1, 2019
2 Dynamite 1st Anniversary Show October 14, 2020 Jacksonville, Florida Daily's Place Jon Moxley (c) vs. Lance Archer in a No Disqualification match for the AEW World Championship Commemorating the debut episode of AEW Dynamite on October 2, 2019
3 Dynamite 2nd Anniversary Show October 6, 2021 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Liacouras Center "Hangman" Adam Page vs. Andrade El Idolo vs. Jon Moxley vs. Lance Archer vs. Matt Hardy vs. Orange Cassidy vs. Pac in a Casino Ladder match to determine the number one contender for the AEW World Championship
4 Three Year Anniversary May 25, 2022 Paradise, Nevada Michelob Ultra Arena Samoa Joe vs. Kyle O'Reilly in a Owen Hart Foundation Men's Tournament semi-final matchCommemorating the debut of AEW’s inaugural event, Double or Nothing, on May 25, 2019
5 Dynamite 3rd Anniversary Show October 5, 2022 Washington, D.C. Entertainment & Sports Arena Jericho Appreciation Society (Chris Jericho and Sammy Guevara) vs. Bryan Danielson and Daniel Garcia
6 Dynamite 4th Anniversary Show October 4, 2023 Stockton, California Stockton Arena Toni Storm vs. Skye Blue
7 Collision 1st Anniversary Show June 15, 2024 Youngstown, Ohio Covelli Centre House of Black (Malakai Black, Brody King, and Buddy Matthews) vs. Bang Bang Gang (Jay White, Austin Gunn, and Colten Gunn)
8 Dynamite 5th Anniversary Show October 2, 2024 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Petersen Events Center Bryan Danielson (c) vs. Kazuchika Okada for the AEW World Championship, with Okada's AEW Continental Championship also on the line for the first twenty minutes
9 Dynamite 6th Anniversary Show [6] October 1, 2025 Hollywood, Florida Hard Rock Live TBA
(c) – refers to the champion(s) heading into the match

Results

2020

January

Anniversary Edition
AEW Anniversary Edition 2020.jpg
Promotional poster featuring Chris Jericho, Nick Jackson, Jon Moxley, Matt Jackson, and Cody
Promotion All Elite Wrestling
DateJanuary 8, 2020
City Southaven, Mississippi
Venue Landers Center
Attendance3,100
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First
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Dynamite 1st Anniversary Show

Anniversary Edition was the inaugural Anniversary professional wrestling television special produced by All Elite Wrestling (AEW). It took place on January 8, 2020, at Landers Center in Southaven, Mississippi. The event commemorated the anniversary of AEW’s official announcement on January 1, 2019. The episode averaged 947,000 viewers on TNT, with a 0.36 rating in the 18-49 key demographic. [7]

No.ResultsStipulationsTimes [8]
1 "Hangman" Adam Page and Kenny Omega defeated Private Party (Isiah Kassidy and Marq Quen) by pinfall Tag team match 12:26
2 Riho (c) defeated Kris Statlander by pinfall Singles match for the AEW Women's World Championship 9:23
3 Sammy Guevara defeated Christopher Daniels by pinfall Singles match 5:50
4 The Brotherhood (Cody and Dustin Rhodes) (with Arn Anderson) defeated Lucha Brothers (Pentagón Jr. and Rey Fénix) by pinfall Tag team match 10:16
5 Jurassic Express (Jungle Boy, Luchasaurus, and Marko Stunt) defeated Best Friends (Chuck Taylor, Trent, and Orange Cassidy) by pinfall Six-man tag team match 10:42
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match

October

Dynamite 1st Anniversary Show
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Promotional poster featuring various AEW wrestlers
Promotion All Elite Wrestling
DateOctober 14, 2020
City Jacksonville, Florida
Venue Daily's Place
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Anniversary Edition
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Dynamite 2nd Anniversary Show

The 1st Dynamite Anniversary Show was a professional wrestling television special produced by All Elite Wrestling (AEW). It took place on October 14, 2020, at the promotion's home venue, Daily's Place in Jacksonville, Florida. The event commemorated the anniversary of the debut episode on October 2, 2019. The episode averaged 826,000 viewers on TNT, with a 0.30 rating in the 18-49 key demographic. [9] Due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, the event was in compliance with state and local regulations and CDC guidelines featuring physically distanced seating pods and limited crowds of 10-15 percent capacity in the open-air venue.

No.ResultsStipulationsTimes [10]
1 FTR (Cash Wheeler and Dax Harwood) (c) (with Tully Blanchard) defeated Best Friends (Chuck Taylor and Trent) Tag team match for the AEW World Tag Team Championship 16:33
2 Kip Sabian and Miro (with Penelope Ford) defeated Lee Johnson and Sean Maluta Tag team match 1:53
3 Cody (c) (with Arn Anderson and Brandi Rhodes) vs. Orange Cassidy ended in a time limit draw Singles match for the AEW TNT Championship 20:00
4 Hikaru Shida (c) defeated Big Swole Singles match for the AEW Women's World Championship 8:54
5 Jon Moxley (c) defeated Lance Archer (with Jake Roberts) No Disqualification match for the AEW World Championship 12:48
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match

2021

Dynamite 2nd Anniversary Show
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Promotion All Elite Wrestling
DateOctober 6, 2021
City Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Venue Liacouras Center
Attendance7,100
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Dynamite 1st Anniversary Show
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Three Year Anniversary

The 2nd Dynamite Anniversary Show was a professional wrestling television special produced by All Elite Wrestling (AEW). It took place on October 6, 2021, at Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The event commemorated the 2nd anniversary of the debut episode on October 2, 2019. The episode averaged 1,053,000 viewers on TNT, with a 0.37 rating in the 18-49 key demographic. [11] The event saw the debut of the AEW TBS Championship and the return of "Hangman" Adam Page. [12]

No.ResultsStipulationsTimes [13]
1 The Elite (Adam Cole, Kenny Omega, Matt Jackson, and Nick Jackson) (with Brandon Cutler and MT Nakazawa) defeated Bryan Danielson, Christian Cage, and Jurassic Express (Jungle Boy and Luchasaurus) (with Marko Stunt) Eight-man tag team match 17:58
2 Sammy Guevara (c) defeated Bobby Fish Singles match for the AEW TNT Championship 9:16
3 Darby Allin (with Sting) defeated Nick Comoroto (with Aaron Solo and QT Marshall) Singles match 4:00
4 Serena Deeb defeated Hikaru Shida Singles match 10:15
5 "Hangman" Adam Page defeated Andrade El Idolo, Jon Moxley, Lance Archer, Matt Hardy, Orange Cassidy, and Pac Casino Ladder match to determine the number one contender for the AEW World Championship 17:10
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match

2022

May

Three Year Anniversary
AEW 3 Year Anniversary May 2022.jpg
Promotional poster featuring various AEW wrestlers
Promotion All Elite Wrestling
DateMay 25, 2022
City Paradise, Nevada
Venue Michelob Ultra Arena
Attendance5,000
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Dynamite 2nd Anniversary Show
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Dynamite 3rd Anniversary Show

Three Year Anniversary was a professional wrestling television special produced by All Elite Wrestling (AEW). It took place on May 25, 2022, at Michelob Ultra Arena in Paradise, Nevada, and served as the go-home show for Double or Nothing. The event commemorated the three year anniversary of AEW’s inaugural event, Double or Nothing, on May 25, 2019. The episode averaged 929,000 viewers on TBS, with a 0.35 rating in the 18-49 key demographic. [14]

No.ResultsStipulationsTimes [15]
1 Wardlow defeated Shawn Spears Steel Cage match with MJF as special guest referee
Since Wardlow won, he earned a match against MJF at Double or Nothing.
6:53
2 Eddie Kingston and Jon Moxley defeated Private Party (Isiah Kassidy and Marq Quen) Tag team match 7:25
3 FTR (Cash Wheeler and Dax Harwood) (c) vs. Roppongi Vice (Rocky Romero and Trent Beretta) ended in a double disqualification Tag team match for the ROH World Tag Team Championship 10:25
4 Swerve Strickland defeated Jungle Boy and Ricky Starks Three-way match 9:36
5 Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. (with Jamie Hayter and Rebel defeated Toni Storm Women's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament Semifinal9:02
6 Samoa Joe defeated Kyle O'Reilly by technical submission Men's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament Semifinal12:38
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match

October

Dynamite 3rd Anniversary Show
AEW Anniversary October 2022.jpg
Promotional poster featuring various AEW wrestlers
Promotion All Elite Wrestling
DateOctober 5, 2022
City Washington, D.C.
Venue Entertainment & Sports Arena
Attendance3,300
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Three Year Anniversary
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Dynamite 4th Anniversary Show

The 3rd Dynamite Anniversary Show was a professional wrestling television special produced by All Elite Wrestling (AEW). It took place on October 5, 2022, at Entertainment & Sports Arena in Washington, D.C. The event commemorated the 3rd anniversary of the debut episode on October 2, 2019. The episode averaged 1,038,000 viewers on TBS, with a 0.33 rating in the 18-49 key demographic. [16]

No.ResultsStipulationsTimes [17]
1 MJF defeated Wheeler Yuta by submission Singles match 15:06
2 Darby Allin defeated Jay Lethal Singles match 10:15
3 Wardlow (c) defeated Brian Cage (with Prince Nana) Singles match for the AEW TNT Championship 10:04
4 Athena, Toni Storm, and Willow Nightingale (with Saraya) defeated Jamie Hayter, Penelope Ford, and Serena Deeb (with Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. and Rebel) Trios match 9:29
5 "Hangman" Adam Page defeated Rush (with José the Assistant) Singles match 9:05
6 Luchasaurus (with Christian Cage) defeated Fuego Del Sol Singles match 0:23
7 Jericho Appreciation Society (Chris Jericho and Sammy Guevara) defeated Bryan Danielson and Daniel Garcia Tag team match 14:23
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match

2023

Dynamite 4th Anniversary Show
AEW Anniversary 2023.jpg
Promotional poster featuring Adam Copeland
Promotion All Elite Wrestling
DateOctober 4, 2023
City Stockton, California
Venue Stockton Arena
Attendance3,825
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Dynamite 3rd Anniversary Show
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Collision 1st Anniversary Show

The 4th Dynamite Anniversary Show was a professional wrestling television special produced by All Elite Wrestling (AEW). It took place on October 4, 2023, at Stockton Arena in Stockton, California. The event commemorated the 4th anniversary of the debut episode on October 2, 2019. The episode averaged 800,000 viewers on TBS, with a 0.28 rating in the 18-49 key demographic. [18] The event featured the Dynamite debut of Adam Copeland, following his debut at WrestleDream.

No.ResultsStipulationsTimes [19]
1 Rey Fénix (c) (with Alex Abrahantes and Penta El Zero Miedo) defeated Nick Jackson (with Matt Jackson) Singles match for the AEW International Championship 13:44
2 Wardlow defeated Griff Garrison by referee stoppage Singles match 1:02
3 Billy Gunn and The Acclaimed (Anthony Bowens and Max Caster) (c) defeated Kip Sabian and The Butcher and the Blade (with Penelope Ford) Trios match for the AEW World Trios Championship 5:18
4The Golden Jets (Chris Jericho and Kenny Omega) defeated Don Callis Family (Konosuke Takeshita and Kyle Fletcher) Tag team match 15:15
5 Toni Storm defeated Skye Blue Singles match 6:49
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match

2024

June

Collision 1st Anniversary Show
AEW Collision 1st Anniversary.jpg
Promotion All Elite Wrestling
DateJune 15, 2024
City Youngstown, Ohio
Venue Covelli Centre
Attendance2,596
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Dynamite 4th Anniversary Show
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Dynamite 5th Anniversary Show

The 1st Collision Anniversary Show was a professional wrestling television special produced by All Elite Wrestling (AEW). It took place on June 15, 2024, at Covelli Centre in Youngstown, Ohio. The event commemorated the anniversary of the debut episode on June 17, 2023. The episode averaged 435,000 viewers on TNT, with a 0.18 rating in the 18-49 key demographic. [20]

No.ResultsStipulationsTimes [21]
1 Blackpool Combat Club (Bryan Danielson, Claudio Castagnoli, Jon Moxley, and Wheeler Yuta) defeated Lio Rush, Rocky Romero, and TMDK (Mikey Nicholls and Shane Thorne) Eight-man tag team match 13:21
2 Deonna Purrazzo defeated Thunder Rosa by referee stoppage No Disqualification match 10:41
3 Hechicero (with Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona) defeated Dalton Castle Singles match 3:51
4 Dante Martin defeated Lee Moriarty AEW TNT Championship Forbidden Door Qualifying match8:50
5 Kyle O'Reilly defeated Anthony Henry Singles match 2:51
6 House of Black (Malakai Black, Brody King, and Buddy Matthews) defeated Bang Bang Gang (Jay White, Austin Gunn, and Colten Gunn) Trios match 18:24

October

Dynamite 5th Anniversary Show
AEW Dynamite Anniversary 2024.jpg
Promotional poster featuring various AEW wrestlers
Promotion All Elite Wrestling
DateOctober 2, 2024
City Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Venue Petersen Events Center
Attendance4,585
Anniversary Show chronology
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Collision 1st Anniversary Show
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Dynamite 6th Anniversary Show

The 5th Dynamite Anniversary Show was a professional wrestling television special produced by All Elite Wrestling (AEW). It took place on October 2, 2024, at Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The event commemorated the 5th anniversary of the debut episode on October 2, 2019. The episode averaged 680,000 viewers on TBS, with a 0.20 rating in the 18-49 key demographic. [22]

No.ResultsStipulationsTimes [23]
1 Will Ospreay (c) vs. Ricochet ended in a no contest Singles match for the AEW International Championship 17:37
2 "Hangman" Adam Page defeated Juice Robinson Singles match 10:08
3 Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. defeated Serena Deeb Singles match 11:37
4 Private Party (Quen and Zay) defeated Iron Savages (Beefcake Boulder and Bulk Bronson) (with Jacked Jameson) Tag team match 1:05
5 Bryan Danielson (c–World) defeated Kazuchika Okada (c–Continental) Singles match for the AEW World Championship
The AEW Continental Championship was on the line for the first twenty minutes only.
31:39
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match

2025

Dynamite 6th Anniversary Show
AEW Anniversary 2025.jpg
Promotional poster featuring various AEW wrestlers
Promotion All Elite Wrestling
DateOctober 1, 2025
City Hollywood, Florida
Venue Hard Rock Live
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Dynamite 5th Anniversary Show
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The 6th Dynamite Anniversary Show is an upcoming professional wrestling television special produced by All Elite Wrestling (AEW). It will take place on October 1, 2025, at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida. The event will commemorate the 6th anniversary of the debut episode on October 2, 2019. The episode will be simulcast on TBS and HBO Max with a special runtime of 2.5 hours.

No.Matches*Stipulations
1 Darby Allin and Kris Statlander vs. Death Riders (Wheeler Yuta and Marina Shafir) Mixed tornado tag team match [24]
2 Kyle Fletcher (c) vs. Orange Cassidy Singles match for the AEW TNT Championship [24]
3 Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, and Daniel Garcia) vs. "Hangman" Adam Page and The Opps (Samoa Joe and Powerhouse Hobbs) Trios match [24]
4 Josh Alexander and The Young Bucks (Matt Jackson and Nick Jackson) vs. Kenny Omega and Brodido (Brody King and Bandido) Trios match [25]
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match
*Card subject to change

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