AEW Dynamite performing at the HEB Center in Cedar Park, Texas on January 28, 2026. (Photo: Ralph Arvesen)
With Tommy Billington, Aaron Solo, Athena, Vertvixen, Adam Priest, Anthony Henry, Kenny Omega, Rocky Romero, Jon Moxley, Ace Austin, Mark Briscoe, El Clon, MJF, Kris Statlander, Thekla, FTR (Cash Wheeler & Dax Harwood), Davis And Doyle (Jake Doyle & Mark Davis), Andrade El Idolo, Swerve Strickland (with Prince Nana), The Texas Outlaws (Wayne Rhodes, Wyatt Rhodes), Kevin Matthew, Rosario Grillo, Katsuyori Shibata, JD Drake, Hyan, Maya World, Viva Van, and Lady Bird Monroe.
AEW Dynamite from the Heb Center at Cedar Park, Texas delivered a night of shifting momentum and big developments on Wednesday January 28, 2026. With the road to AEW Revolution in full swing the show balanced competitive action with storyline advancement. The crowd was treated to a mix of fast paced bouts, hard hitting moments, and previews of what could shape up to be major feuds later in the year.
Kenny Omega opened the in ring action against Rocky Romero in a quick paced contest that saw Omega hit his signature moves for a clean victory. Omega followed up with a strong promo that made it clear he wants to be a top contender for the AEW World Title. That segment set the tone for the night by reminding viewers there is still intense competition for the championship picture. Swerve Strickland, Hangman Page, and Andrade El Idolo were all heavily featured in backstage interactions that made their rivalries feel important heading into the next pay per view.
Jon Moxley faced Ace Austin in a hard fought bout that showcased Moxley’s rugged appeal and veteran instincts. Moxley secured a victory with his Death Rider finisher and immediately stood face to face with Konosuke Takeshita to build future tension. That confrontation hinted at new chapters for both men as the story progresses. Moxley’s willingness to keep climbing up the rankings showed he is not slowing down even after years of success.
The TNT Championship match featured Mark Briscoe defending against El Clon in a bout with frenetic pacing and high impact spots. Briscoe retained his title and then was immediately challenged by AEW newcomer Tommaso Ciampa in a backstage segment. Ciampa’s entrance and stare down felt like a moment fans had been waiting for and gave Briscoe fresh motivation as he looks toward future defenses.
The AEW Women’s World Championship match saw Kris Statlander defending her title against Thekla. Statlander overcame Thekla’s unusual offense and retained with her Staturday Night Fever finisher. The match was competitive and highlighted Thekla’s growing presence in the women’s division. Her character work and in ring effort made it clear that she could be a recurring threat in future title pictures.
In tag team action FTR defended the AEW World Tag Team titles against the team of Davis and Doyle. FTR retained after a hard fought match that included outside interference and creative offense from both sides. The post match involvement of others continued a larger story involving faction rivalries and supremacy, keeping the audience invested beyond just the wins and losses.
The main event saw Swerve Strickland face Andrade El Idolo in a high stakes bout with implications for the AEW World Title tournament. After a hard hitting exchange Andrade prevailed by pinfall. The crowd reacted strongly to the finish, and the result shifted the dynamic of the title picture moving forward. Swerve’s first pinfall loss since his comeback added an emotional layer to the match, signaling that even top stars can suddenly find themselves facing adversity.
Ring of Honor offered a different vibe as wrestlers took the spotlight in matchups featuring a blend of established names and rising talent. The broadcast from the Heb Center at Cedar Park was marked by physical bouts that felt focused more on mat wrestling and individual competitiveness. Athena defended her ROH Women’s World Title against Vertvixen in the opening match. Athena used experience and technique to secure the submission victory. The bout featured solid exchanges and showed that Athena continues to be presented as a dominant force in the women’s division, even if some fans question how to best refresh challengers.
Anthony Henry and Adam Priest battled in singles competition with Priest scoring a victory. Their bout was built around technical moves and counters, giving both competitors room to showcase their strengths. This match felt like a chance to spotlight wrestlers outside the main title scenes and build their credibility.
Tommy Billington picked up a win over Aaron Solo in a hard hitting match that emphasized impact and pace. Billington came off as a confident upstart while Solo gave a spirited performance. Later in the night JD Drake and Katsuyori Shibata collided in a technical contest that displayed their mastery of fundamentals even if it did not reach high drama.
The tag team match featuring Hyan and Maya World versus Viva Van and Lady Bird Monroe delivered a clean win for Hyan and World. Their victory gave them credibility and helped build momentum for their team in future episodes. Matches like this reminded fans that Ring of Honor often uses its platform to elevate wrestlers who may not yet be household names.
In the later portion of the show Mascara Dorada defeated Tony Nese after a flowing sequence of athletic moves and aerial offense. The match was entertaining and gave Dorada a showcase moment that contrasted with some of the undercard work earlier in the night.
By the end of both nights the contrast between AEW Dynamite and ROH On HonorClub was clear. Dynamite offered high profile title matches, world title narrative progression, and larger than life confrontations. ROH On HonorClub served as a proving ground for wrestlers hungry to make their mark and gave fans a variety of competitive matchups as they look toward future events.
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