AEW has confirmed the lineup for the September 2, 2026 edition of AEW Dynamite, with the company returning to action following the dramatic events of AEW All In: London.
Tonight's show takes place at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center in Allen, Texas, as AEW begins dealing with the fallout from one of its biggest events of the year.
The confirmed lineup features championship action, a major celebration and the first appearance of a newly crowned world champion.
AEW World Trios Championship Match
Swerve Strickland, Kofi Kingston and Austin Creed (c) vs. The Rascalz
The AEW World Trios Championships will be on the line as champions Swerve Strickland, Kofi Kingston and Austin Creed defend against The Rascalz.
With the post-All In atmosphere expected to bring plenty of uncertainty and momentum shifts, the champions face an immediate challenge against a team looking to make a major statement on Dynamite.
The Rascalz have the opportunity to leave Allen with championship gold, while the champions will be looking to prove that their reign remains firmly on track.
A title defence on the first Dynamite after a major pay-per-view is never just another match. Momentum can disappear quickly in AEW, and one bad night can completely change the direction of a division.
One of the biggest attractions of the night will be Will Ospreay's first appearance as AEW World Champion following his victory at All In.
The new champion enters Dynamite with the entire company watching closely.
Winning the championship is one thing. Carrying it into the next chapter is another.
Ospreay's appearance is expected to provide important answers about what comes next for the AEW World Championship picture and who could emerge as his first major challenger.
The fallout from All In often creates new rivalries, unexpected confrontations and major changes across the AEW roster. Ospreay's first appearance with the title could therefore become one of the defining moments of the entire show.
Mercedes Moné is also scheduled to appear for an AEW Women's World Championship celebration.
The celebration comes at a significant moment for the women's division, with attention now turning towards the next challengers and potential rivalries following All In.
Celebrations in professional wrestling have a habit of becoming considerably less peaceful than advertised, so Mercedes may want to enjoy the moment while she can.
AEW's women's division has continued to produce major championship stories throughout 2026, and tonight's segment could help establish the direction of the title picture heading into the next major events.
Whether the celebration remains a celebration, however, is another question entirely.
Beyond the officially announced matches and segments, the fallout from AEW All In: London will dominate the programme.
Major pay-per-views often reshape AEW's landscape, and the September 2 edition of Dynamite will provide the first major opportunity to understand where several of the company's biggest stories are heading.
New champions must establish their reigns.
Former champions must decide how to respond.
And wrestlers who suffered disappointing defeats must begin rebuilding their momentum.
That makes this week's Dynamite particularly important.
The first episode after a major event often sets the tone for the weeks ahead, and AEW will be looking to build fresh rivalries while capitalising on the momentum created at All In.
The confirmed card already gives fans several reasons to tune in.
The AEW World Trios Championship match brings immediate title stakes, while Will Ospreay's first appearance as AEW World Champion marks the beginning of a new era around the company's biggest prize.
Mercedes Moné's championship celebration adds another major segment to the card, with the potential for developments in the women's division.
Meanwhile, the wider consequences of All In could produce surprises throughout the night.
AEW Dynamite has frequently used post-pay-per-view episodes to introduce new storylines and change the direction of existing rivalries. That makes Allen, Texas, an important stop as the company moves into its next phase.
AEW World Trios Championship: •Swerve Strickland, Kofi Kingston and Austin Creed (c) vs. The Rascalz
•Will Ospreay makes his first appearance as AEW World Champion
•Mercedes Moné AEW Women's World Championship celebration
Fallout from AEW All In: London
The September 2 episode takes place in Allen, Texas, at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center.
With championship action, a new world champion and the consequences of All In still unfolding, AEW Dynamite looks set for a crucial night in shaping the company's next major storylines.
