Mon Apr 07 14:30:00 UTC 2025: ## AEW Dynasty 2025: Moxley Retains, Title Changes Shake Up Philadelphia
**Philadelphia, PA** – AEW Dynasty 2025 delivered a night of thrilling title matches and shocking twists at the Liacouras Center on Sunday. While the event largely met expectations, a controversial main event overshadowed other compelling bouts.
AEW World Champion Jon Moxley successfully defended his title against Swerve Strickland in a chaotic main event. The match, initially a technical showcase, devolved into a brawl involving numerous wrestlers, including Marina Shafir, Prince Nana, Hangman Adam Page, The Death Riders, Samoa Joe, and Katsuyori Shibata. The unexpected return of The Young Bucks proved decisive, as they hit Strickland with their BTE Trigger while the referee was distracted, securing Moxley’s victory and igniting fan outrage online.
Other notable title matches included a breathtaking three-way for the AEW International Championship, where Kenny Omega, Speedball Mike Bailey, and Ricochet delivered a show-stopping performance, teasing a potential future match between Omega and Kazuchika Okada. However, not all champions retained their titles. Adam Cole defeated TNT Champion Daniel Garcia to claim his first AEW championship, while Bandido triumphed over ROH World Champion Chris Jericho, maintaining his masked persona.
The event received an 8/10 rating, marred only by the controversial main event finish. Other highlights included Julia Hart’s increasingly impressive performances and a spectacular three-way match earlier in the card. Despite the mixed reactions, AEW Dynasty 2025 provided a night of memorable moments and significant title changes, leaving fans eagerly anticipating future events.
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