Orange Cassidy, Roderick Strong and Kyle O’Reilly captured the AEW Trios Championship at the Dynasty event after defeating The Dogs in a chaotic and physical match.
The contest featured intense outside action, strong teamwork from the challengers and a dramatic finish that ended with a submission victory. The result crowned Cassidy, Strong and O’Reilly as the new AEW Trios Champions.
Kyle O’Reilly’s return added a major moment to the match and played an important role in the championship victory.
Match Overview
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | AEW Dynasty |
| Championship | AEW Trios Championship |
| Winners | Orange Cassidy, Roderick Strong, Kyle O’Reilly |
| Opponents | The Dogs |
| Result | Connors tapped out to ankle lock |
| Title Status | New AEW Trios Champions |
The victory marked a major highlight on the Dynasty event card.
Memorable Entrance and Surprise Return
The match began with a unique entrance that immediately caught the crowd’s attention. Orange Cassidy and Roderick Strong appeared through a sitcom-style stage setup.
When a knock was heard at the door, Kyle O’Reilly appeared and joined the duo as their third partner. The returning wrestler received a warm welcome from the audience as he reunited with Strong.
Before the team could fully settle in, The Dogs attacked the stage and quickly brought the action toward the ring, starting the match with aggression.
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Early Control by The Dogs
The Dogs took the early advantage by focusing their attacks outside the ring. They delivered several heavy strikes and used the ringside area to weaken their opponents.
Finlay lifted Kyle O’Reilly into a long vertical suplex on the floor, holding him high before finally dropping him down. Soon after, Connors delivered a powerful cannonball from the apron that knocked O’Reilly out of action for several minutes.
| Key Moment | Impact |
|---|---|
| Vertical Suplex on Floor | O’Reilly taken out early |
| Apron Cannonball | Extended outside damage |
During this stretch, The Dogs concentrated on isolating Orange Cassidy inside the ring.
Cassidy Under Pressure
Cassidy endured a long period of punishment as The Dogs continued their attack. Connors speared Cassidy through the ropes and later hit another spear inside the ring.
The Dogs repeatedly double-teamed Cassidy and prevented his partners from entering the match.
| Move | Performer |
|---|---|
| Spear through ropes | Connors |
| In-ring spear | Connors |
Despite the pressure, Cassidy managed to survive long enough for help to arrive.
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Strong and O’Reilly Shift Momentum
Roderick Strong briefly returned to the ring and delivered a powerful backbreaker that slowed the opponents.
He even used Cassidy as part of his offensive strategy while fighting off both Finlay and Connors. Although The Dogs attempted to double-team him, Strong managed to hold his ground.
The turning point came when Kyle O’Reilly returned to the match.
O’Reilly entered with strong energy, landing rapid kicks on Connors and applying a Dragonscrew to Finlay.
| Key Move | Performer |
|---|---|
| Backbreaker | Roderick Strong |
| Dragonscrew | Kyle O’Reilly |
| Multiple kicks | Kyle O’Reilly |
The momentum finally shifted toward the challengers.
Match Finish
The final sequence came when O’Reilly locked Connors into a tight ankle lock submission.
With Cassidy and Strong controlling the ring and preventing interference, Connors had no escape. The pressure forced him to tap out, ending the match and confirming the championship win.
| Wrestler | Result |
|---|---|
| Orange Cassidy | Won — Trios Champion |
| Roderick Strong | Won — Trios Champion |
| Kyle O’Reilly | Won — Key submission finish |
| Connors | Lost — Tapped to ankle lock |
| Finlay | Lost — Involved in final sequence |
| Kidd | Left match — appeared injured |
The submission secured the AEW Trios Championship for the new trio.
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Injury Note During the Match
At one point during the contest, Kidd disappeared from the action and did not return to the match.
The broadcast did not officially confirm the reason for his absence, but the situation appeared to involve a possible injury during the bout.
His absence became noticeable as the match continued without him.
New Champions Gain Momentum
The victory gave Orange Cassidy, Roderick Strong and Kyle O’Reilly strong momentum following their recent championship success on AEW programming.
O’Reilly’s return proved crucial in the final moments, while Cassidy and Strong provided key support throughout the match.
Winning the AEW Trios Championship at Dynasty adds a major achievement to their team and sets the stage for new challenges in the division in the coming weeks.
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