AEW Dynamite Shark Week 2025: Preview, Match Card & Storylines (July 23, 2025)
AEW returns for another action-packed night of Dynamite on July 23, 2025, broadcasting live from the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago as part of its special Shark Week-themed programming in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery.
While only a handful of matches have been confirmed, the stakes are sky-high, with both the AEW Men’s and Women’s World Champions in action and major storyline developments expected throughout the night.
Hangman Page vs Wheeler Yuta – Non-Title
AEW World Champion “Hangman” Adam Page continues his war with the Death Riders, this time stepping into the ring with Wheeler Yuta. This is a continuation of the bitter feud that escalated at All In Texas, where Page defeated Jon Moxley in a brutal encounter.
Last week on Dynamite, Page teamed with Mark Briscoe and Powerhouse Hobbs to score a victory over Moxley, Yuta, and Claudio Castagnoli. Now, he faces Yuta one-on-one in a high-stakes non-title match. With Darby Allin spotted in the rafters last week, fans are speculating whether he’ll play a role tonight as Blood & Guts looms.
Toni Storm vs Billie Starkz – Women’s World Title Eliminator
The AEW Women’s World Champion “Timeless” Toni Storm steps into the spotlight against rising star Billie Starkz in a Women’s World Title Eliminator Match.
With ROH Women’s Champion Athena watching from above and Storm’s allies Mina Shirakawa and Luther sidelined, the odds are stacked against the champ. Starkz looks to capitalize and earn a future title opportunity, adding more fuel to the fire in Storm’s ongoing war with Athena.
The stipulation was made official on Collision after a heated confrontation between Storm and Athena, and tonight could be Billie’s breakout moment.
Kazuchika Okada vs Swerve Strickland: Tensions Boiling
AEW Unified Champion Kazuchika Okada is looking for answers and revenge. Last week, he called out Swerve Strickland for costing The Young Bucks their EVP titles. The friction between these two top stars is reaching a boiling point, and while a match isn’t scheduled yet, fans expect sparks to fly tonight.
Statlander, Nightingale, and the Death Riders Drama
The aftermath of the $100K Four-Way Match has caused serious fallout between Willow Nightingale and Kris Statlander. Death Riders have been seen getting closer to Statlander — are they recruiting her? Could Statlander betray Willow and realign with her former enemies?
Adam Copeland & FTR Feud Escalates
Adam Copeland still wants revenge against FTR after past betrayals. The wildcard remains Christian Cage — will he align with Copeland or continue his own path? Expect answers (or more questions) tonight on Dynamite.
Official Match Card – AEW Dynamite (7/23/25)
- Hangman Adam Page vs Wheeler Yuta (Non-Title Match)
- Toni Storm vs Billie Starkz (Women’s World Title Eliminator)
