AEW Dynamite Results, Winners, Live Grades, Reaction, Highlights From Aug. 19

From the Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena in Baltimore, Maryland on August 19, All Elite Wrestling presented the final Dynamite before heading overseas.

Will Ospreay and Kenny Omega battled The Don Callis Family in separate trios matches. Maya World defended the TBS Championship against Hikaru Shida, Kris Statlander and Persephone.

The Continental Challenge Cup continued with Jon Moxley vs. "Switchblade" Jay White and Nigel McGuinness vs. Hechicero.

Elsewhere on the show, Renee Paquette sat down with Kenny Omega and Will Ospreay, as well as Willow Nightingale and Mercedes Moné, ahead of their respective singles world title matches at All In.

Check out all the results including winners, grades and highlights for Dynamite below.

Will Ospreay, Francesco Akira and HENARE vs. Brian Cage, Lance Archer and Rocky Romero

Last Time in Action: Will Ospreay, Francesco Akira and HENARE alongside Callum Newman defeated The Death Riders (Dynamite, April 8). This was the first time Brian Cage, Lance Archer and Rocky Romero represented The Don Callis Family as a trio.

United Empire started with a strong pace set by the leadership of The Aerial Assassin including HENARE matching the power of Archer with his strikes.

The Murderhawk Monster fought back and laid out all three babyfaces into the commercial break.

The Don Callis Family kept control back from break until HENARE laid out Cage with a German Suplex and got the hot tag to Ospreay.

The Aerial Assassin teamed up with Akira for a Cutter on Rocky. HENARE and Akira then dived onto Archer and Cage outside while Ospreay hit Rocky with a Hidden Blade to win.

This was a fun opener, even if the result was blatantly obvious including the exact man that was always taking that Hidden Blade at the end.

The best part of the match was simply another opportunity for Akira and HENARE to show off, and they should appear more in AEW as their schedules allow.

The Aerial Assassin picked up some momentum and avoided taking any rough bumps along the way.

The real story for Ospreay just two Dynamites before All In was likely to play out later in the night.

Ospreay, Akira and HENARE def. Rocky, Archer and Cage by pinfall.

Excalibur ran down the card to start the show but seemed to get confused with what was starting, teasing The Elite before Ospreay arrived.

The excitement of Akira and HENARE is infectious. Both sold how much it meant to them to be working this match.

Callis and ICE got equal hate from the loud Baltimore crowd.

After the win, Opreay mouthed to the camera that Callum Newman needed to pick up his phone.

Konosuke Takeshita Returns to Lay Out Kyle Fletcher

Backstage, Kazuchika Okada spoke with Renee Paquette and explained that Kyle Fletcher should be ready to raise his hand if he wins at All In.

The Protostar spoke with Tony Schiavone in the ring. Fletcher reminded Okada that what was best for The Family was keeping the gold on him.

As The Protostar turned to calling Konosuke Takeshita a coward, The Alpha arrived to lay Fletcher out and stand tall with the International Championship.

It is good to have Takeshita back after a great run in the G1 Climax for New Japan Pro-Wrestling, and this story is starting to heat up.

At this stage, Fletcher vs. Okada vs. Takeshita does not need any more build to steal the show at All In, but it would be nice to have a big face-off between the three before they fight in Wembley Stadium.

This angle has so much potential, and it is hard to call if Fletcher and Okada can stay on the same page when it matters most.

The Rainmaker is always a menace, but is The Protostar ready to turn face? It may be too soon for that.

Commentary clarified that Callis was on vacation despite all this in-fighting between his family members.

Takeshita and Fletcher moved smoothly through their back-and-forth in full street clothes,

Kenny Omega and Will Ospreay Sit Down with Renee Paquette

Renee Paquette sat down with Kenny Omega and Will Ospreay. They talked about their history, dating back to their shared New Japan Pro-Wrestling history.

The Cleaner questioned The Aerial Assassin's ability to deliver when the lights are brightest.

Ospreay talked up why All In was more important to him than any other moment in his career.

As The Aerial Assassin grew more emotional, The Cleaner played on his emotions, teasing him about how hard it would be on his family (especially his son) if Ospreay lost.

Ospreay and Omega have made the most of their mic time together so far, and this was no different.

In particular, this was the best The Cleaner has sold why fans should hate him when the two collide at All In.

His cocky attitude throughout made clear that Omega is done treating Ospreay as a friend after all they have been through.

This went long for a pre-taped segment in front of a live audience, but it certainly sold more reasons to buy into All In's biggest match.

With one week to go, next week should be the moment Omega and Ospreay get physical.

Omega was nasty at moments when talking to Ospreay, clearly playing more heel despite likely staying babyface after Wembley.

The two argued over their experiences with COVID-19, which was interesting since so many avoid ever talking about the pandemic era.

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TBS Championship: Maya World (c) vs. Kris Statlander vs. Hikaru Shida vs. Persephone

Last Time in Action: Maya World alongside Thunder Rosa defeated Hikaru Shida and Persephone, and Kris Statlander defeated Viva Van (Dynamite, August 12).

The action was hard hitting and fast paced. Both Shida and Persephone enjoyed hurting their opponents into the commercial break despite issues with one another early.

Shida took over the ring, setting up Persephone to Spear Stat. The Shining Samurai then laid out Maya with a Running Knee.

As Persephone and Shida exchanged blows, Stat returned to lay out Shida. She caught Persephone with a pin, but Maya broke it up with a Senton.

Maya then rolled up Stat to retain her TBS Championship.

Two of the greats of AEW's women's division collided with CMLL's ace and a woman that keeps working to prove herself each week.

It was a recipe for success with non-stop action throughout. The ending was sudden, lacking drama, but that was just because the women could have used a couple more minutes.

For what time they had, Maya looked great while Persephone especially continued to sell herself as a real threat to anyone in the women's division.

Maya needed to win as her title reign is still fresh, though it is hard to call what she will do at All In. Hopefully, she will not be forgotten.

If the TBS Championship is not defended at All In, this Fatal Four Way will look like a missed opportunity that could have been saved for the pay-per-view.

Maya def. Stat, Shida and Persephone by pinfall to retain the TBS Championship.

Before the match, AEW showed Shida and Persephone's backstage fallout from last week and Maya's confident promise to win big.

Stat looked noticeably annoyed by her loss but left the ring to Maya.

The Brawling Birds delivered a final message to Divine Dominion, promising to take the Women's World Tag Team Championships.

Continental Challenge Cup: Jon Moxley vs. "Switchblade" Jay White

Last Time in Action: Jon Moxley defeated "Jungle" Jack Perry, and "Switchblade" Jay White defeated David Finlay in the Continental Challenge Cup (Dynamite, August 12).

"Switchblade" Jay White stalked one another around the ring early, delivering repeat chops until Mox managed to tackle White out of the ring into the commercial break.

The hard-hitting action continued in consistent back-and-forth until Switchblade tried the Blade Runner. Mox countered but could not stop White's Hatch Suplex into the corner.

Switchblade rolled The Death Rider's leader to the mat into a Nagata Lock. Mox grabbed for the ropes in a panic into a second break.

Mox managed to hit a Piledriver and Tope Suicida to wear down Switchblade, allowing him time to get feeling back in his left shoulder.

White fired back with a quartet of Sleeper Suplexes. The two then teased Blade Runners and Bulldog Chokes, continuing to counter one another.

Switchblade finally caught Mox with the Blade Runner, but Mox rolled outside. Once White got him back in the ring, Mox hit a Death Rider. Switchblade kicked out, but Mox locked in a Sleeper for the technical knockout.

Afterward, David Finlay and Clark Connors attacked Switchblade. The Conglomeration tried to make the save, but Gabe Kidd made his return to help The Dogs.

Hangman Adam Page and Brodido arrived to end The Dogs into retreat. The Demand arrived as well before The Cowboy made clear the champions were delivering an open challenge for the World Trios Championships.

When the C3 was announced, this looked like it could have been the All In final, and the crowd reaction sold how much fans would have bought that match.

The counter style of White meshed perfectly with Mox into an epic battle that could have easily main evented this show (and a future PPV).

It would have been exciting to see Switchblade win here and go onto win the Continental Championship, but this was at least another showcase of how good White is.

It now looks highly likely that Mox will retain the Continental Championship against anyone else that makes it to Wembley.

The post-match action was an awkward way to set up even more challengers for the World Trios Championships as it suddenly looks like a bunch of trios will step up.

It is good to see the trios division heating up, but the chaos of this current angle is not as exciting as the potential of Hangman and Brodido simply facing Swerve Strickland and the former New Day.

Mox def. White by technical knockout to advance to the C3 semifinals.

A+ (for the match)/C+ (for the aftermath)

Renee Paquette hyped up the tournament backstage until Orange Cassidy and Kyle O'Reilly asked her to quiet down for the action.

Mox teased shaking hands with Switchblade afterward but seemed to value his partnership with The Dogs more.

Kidd's return could have been handled better. It felt like a footnote in all this chaos.

Ricochet arrived just to listen, and that seemed to almost break Hangman.

Last Time in Action: Andrade El Ídolo defeated Tommaso Ciampa and Komander to earn the No. 1 spot in the Casino Gauntlet at All In (Dynamite: Grand Slam Mexico, August 5); Jonathan Cruz lost to Brody King (Dynamite, January 14).

Cruz in the ring taunted Andrade in Spanish and English until El Ídolo arrived. He quickly took out Cruz quickly with the Día de los Muertos and DM.

Afterward, he called out MJF, who appeared from a pool to mock Andrade. El Ídolo laid out Cruz again with another DM.

This was a solid quick segment to further sell the central conflict of the Casino Gauntlet. Andrade is massively over, and the anticipation is building for him to get his hands on MJF.

The fire of Andrade was palpable, and it would be a smart choice for AEW to bet anything and everything on him right now.

It is unlikely either he or MJF win the Casino Gauntlet, but eventually the two will fight one-on-one. Andrade must win.

The audio glitched for the second time in the night with the pre-taped MJF promo starting early.

Mercedes Moné and Willow Nightingale Fight to the Ring

Renee Paquette interviewed Mercedes Moné and Willow Nightingale from separate locations.

The two both promised victory before arguing heavily. The CEO and Willow both agreed that they hated one another, and they were not waiting for Wembley.

They charged at each other backstage and brawled to the ring where security barely got involved in time to break them up.

This was a perfect distillation of this world title feud. These two women have years of history dating back to before The CEO even joined AEW.

The hatred between them is palpable, and unlike Kenny Omega and Will Ospreay, there is no respect between them to keep them from fighting.

Once again, Willow got the better of Moné, who is trying to figure out what she could possibly do to turn around her fortunes against The CEO.

This is the best story going into All In, even if there is no way Ospreay is not main eventing in Wembley.

Willow interrupted Maya World's interview with Renee Paquette after her title defense and offering Maya a shot at her Women's World Championship on Collision.

Prince Nana introduced Swerve Strickland, who teased he was ready to challenge Hangman Adam Page and Brodido for the World Trios Championships.

Continental Challenge Cup: Hechicero vs. Nigel McGuinness

Last Time in Action: Nigel McGuinness defeated Katsuyori Shibata, and Hechicero defeated Brian Cage in the Continental Challenge Cup (Collision, August 15).

Hechicero saw Nigel McGuinness struggling to even walk to the ring, and he quickly went after his bad leg.

While McGuinness fought him early, the CMLL heavyweight champion found his way to hobble the former ROH champion into the commercial break.

Hechicero taunted and teased McGuinness, certain he could not lose, but McGuinness caught him running into a Last Chancery, forcing a TKO as Hechicero could not break free.

AEW has not always booked Hechicero well, so it is easy to argue that AEW might have made a mistake again by having him lose to a hobbled man.

However, the story of McGuinness fighting through injury all the way to Wembley Stadium is too exciting an idea to pass up.

This might be the end of a legendary veteran's in-ring career, and anything that can allow him to tell his story is worth the sacrifice.

McGuinness was mostly sold to get lucky at the end, catching Hechicero to advance and unable to walk his way to the back.

That said, it would take a Herculean effort from McGuinness to sell that he has a chance with a bum leg to beat Jon Moxley, no matter where it happens.

McGuinness def. Hechicero by technical knockout to advance to the C3 semifinals.

McGuinness tried to convince Hechicero to not attack his leg by threatening to rip his mask, but Hechicero eventually took over.

Kevin Knight Sets a Trap for Darby Allin

After a hype video for the build-up of Kevin Knight vs. Darby Allin, Tony Schiavone tried to interview Kevin Knight.

The Jet took the mic and called out Allin. After making sure The Daredevil had no weapons, he invited him to the ring.

Pyro exploded in Allin's face followed by Knight hitting a steel-chair-assisted Coast-to-Coast on The Daredevil.

Officials needed to stretcher out Allin with the help of Stephen Borden.

This was a fantastic way to escalate the rivalry of Knight and Allin in a different direction from anything else at All In.

While it is hard to imagine The Daredevil will not compete at Wembley, this sold that The Jet was willing to do anything to avoid that match.

This was the best Knight has ever looked as a heel, and there was no Don Callis to interrupt him.

Knight mocked Allin backstage afterward and got in the face of Borden, trying to goad him into a fight.

AEW was clearly teasing Knight vs. Borden, which would be a huge match for Borden's official AEW debut.

Kenny Omega and The Young Bucks vs. El Clon, Jake Doyle and Mark Davis

Last Time in Action: Kenny Omega and The Young Bucks alongside Jericho,"Jungle" Jack Perry and The Hurt Syndicate defeated The Demand, Don Callis Family and Dogs (Double or Nothing, May 24). This was the first time El Clon, Jake Doyle and Mark Davis represented The Callis Family as a trio.

This was a wild back-and-forth contest where The Elite struggled to match the wild athleticism of Clon or the power of Davis and Doyle.

The Family had control into the final commercial break, but Omega, Matt and Nick Jackson managed to rally in the home stretch.

The Cleaner got Doyle alone in the ring after The Young Bucks dived onto Davis and Clon, allowing Omega to hit a One Winged Angel to win.

Trent Baretta, Rocky Romero and Lance Archer arrived afterward to beat down The Elite. Adam Copeland arrived to turn the tide.

Christian Cage followed reluctantly and took an accidental Superkick from The Young Bucks before the brawl spilled outside.

This left Omega in the ring alone before Ospreay arrived. The Cleaner tried to have The Aerial Assassin taken away by security.

Ospreay fought free but took a V-Trigger into a One Winged Angel through a table off the apron.

A decent main event was more about the post-match angle than the action itself. Everyone involved did their job, but it never felt like The Family had any chance.

Clon was the main standout, and he still not get enough highlight against three men that could have delivered great sequences with him.

Until the end of this show, Omega had played lightly heel, but this was a full-on heel attack to solidify his villain status.

Honestly, it was over-the-top as he mocked Ospreay and enjoyed vindictively using security to lay into him.

Even if it is likely to be revealed that Omega was "testing" Ospreay with his antics after All In, this was about as blatant a statement as possible that fans should cheer Ospreay next week.

Maybe leave the villainous cackle in Baltimore though and let the action speak for itself in Wembley.

Omega and The Young Bucks def. Clon, Doyle and Davis by pinfall.

Ospreay got in Omega's face during his entrance but let The Cleaner head to the ring. The Cleaner told Ospreay to wait until after the match.

The crowd sang Cope's theme for a good 15 extra seconds as The Don Callis Family beat him up.

Last week was one of the weakest Dynamites of the year, and it was clear that Tony Khan and his team knew they had to rebound.

This was a big, dramatic show that just kept moving. Every major angle for All In got some spotlight, and it all felt personal.

By the end of the night, the anticipation for what All In was set to deliver was high.

Even if the action was only good rather than great minus Jon Moxley vs. "Switchblade" Jay White, the story build was on point.

This could have been a worthy go-home show for All In. Instead, next week will need to deliver even more crazy action and wild moments for the big show to come.