AEW puts a great deal of effort into making each episode of Dynamite thrilling, and the January 8th edition will be no exception. The company has lined up a packed card for the show, promising to deliver a memorable experience for fans.
Casino Gauntlet Match: Winner Receives AEW World Title shot at Maximum Carnage
The highly anticipated fifth Casino Gauntlet match promises to be full of surprises and solid in-ring action. Starting with Jay White at number one, the match will have a lot at stake for The Switchblade as he looks to get his AEW World Title shot against Jon Moxley at Maximum Carnage. Other stars such as Swerve Strickland will be in the match as well, adding to the unpredictability, so well have to see who will ultimately come out on top.
Kenny Omega Returns
Kenny Omega returns to AEW Dynamite after a prolonged absence, and fans are eagerly awaiting what he will say and do. After a brutal departure at the hands of The Elite last year, Omegas return raises more questions than answers. Considering he had an all-time classic match against Gabe Kidd at Wrestle Dynasty, fans are looking forward to seeing him continue the momentum and get booked in a solid feud.
MJF Will Appear Live
The Salt of the Earth will be making a live appearance during AEW Dynamite this week and fans are looking forward to seeing what he will have to say. MJF already set his sights on AEW World Champion Jon Moxley, so there is a big chance he will try to fight The Purveyor of Violence as soon as possible.
Winner Gets #1 Spot at Womens Casino Gauntlet Match: Kris Statlander vs. Toni Storm vs. Willow Nightingale
Kris Statlander will be squaring off against Toni Storm and Willow Nightingale to determine who will get the #1 spot in the Womens Casino Gauntlet match, which will take place at AEW Dynamite Maximum Carnage this month. Considering the in-ring prowess of all three competitors, it could really go either way.
Other Matches and Segments
Bobby Lashley is set to square off against Mark Briscoe in singles competition during AEW Dynamite this week. Lashley has been utterly dominant in AEW so far, so itll be interesting to see how Briscoe fares against The Almighty.
Will Ospreay will also face off against House of Black member Buddy Matthews in one-on-one action, so fans can look forward to some solid in-ring action between the two incredibly talented AEW stars.
Finally, Jeff Jarrett will make his appearance on AEW Dynamite this week. Jarrett has already made it clear he wants to win the AEW World Championship before he retires, so well have to see how successful he will be in that endeavor.
AEW Dynamite January 8th, 2025 Lineup:
- AEW World Title Number One Contenders Match: Casino Gauntlet
- Winner Gets #1 Spot at Womens Casino Gauntlet Match: Kris Statlander vs. Toni Storm vs. Willow Nightingale
- Kenny Omega returns
- MJF to appear live
- Jeff Jarrett to appear
- Bobby Lashley vs. Mark Briscoe
- Will Ospreay vs. Buddy Matthews
Final Thoughts on AEW Dynamite for January 8th, 2025
Tonights edition of AEW Dynamite has several solid matches featuring Will Ospreay, Bobby Lashley and many more, so its definitely something fans shouldnt miss. As a reminder, Ringside News will be providing live play-by-play coverage of tonights show over in ourAEW Dynamitecoverage hub. Also keep checking back withRingside Newsfor more updates, because there could be several before the big show.
Where to Watch AEW Dynamite on January 8th, 2025
AEW Dynamite will be airing at 8 PM ET on TBS as well as streaming on MAX. The show will take place at theF&M Bank Arena in Clarksville, TN and fans can look forward to a lot of great action at the event.
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