Dave Meltzer Match Ratings AEW Dynasty 2025

Dave Meltzer has published his match ratings for AEW Dynasty.

AEW Dynasty featured big wins for Kenny Omega, Will Ospreay, Toni Storm, and Mercedes Mone, while Bandido and Adam Cole won the ROH World Title and TNT Title respectively.

However, it was the main event and the return of the Young Bucks that dominated the conversation coming out of the pay-per-view. In the closing stages of the wild interference-filled match between Jon Moxley and Swerve Strickland, the Bucks made a surprise appearance to attack Strickland, effectively helping the champion to victory.

The finish was met with a mixed reception online with many feeling it was time to move on from Moxley and the Death Riders, especially given Strickland’s popularity.

Dave Meltzer Match Ratings For AEW Dynasty

Writing in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dave Meltzer shared his breakdown of the action and hotly-discussed star ratings.

PRE-SHOW:

• Nick Wayne, Action Andretti & Lio Rush vs. AR Fox & Top Flight ****1/4
• Anthony Bowens vs. Max Caster (No rating given)

MAIN SHOW:

• Will Ospreay vs. Kevin Knight – Owen Hart Cup ****1/2
• The Hurt Syndicate (c) vs. The Learning Tree – World Tag Team Titles **1/2
• Mercedes Mone vs. Julia Hart – Owen Hart Cup **1/2
• Death Riders (c) vs. Rated FTR – World Trios Titles ****1/2
• “Timeless” Toni Storm (c) vs. Megan Bayne – Women’s World Title ****
• Kyle Fletcher vs. Mark Briscoe – Owen Hart Cup ****3/4
• Bandido vs. Chris Jericho (c) – ROH World Title ***1/4
• Adam Cole vs. Daniel Garcia (c) – TNT Title ***1/4
• Kenny Omega (c) vs. Ricochet vs. “Speedball” Mike Bailey – International Title ****3/4
• Jon Moxley (c) vs. Swerve Strickland ***3/4