All Elite Wrestling is loading up the card for the January 28 edition of AEW Dynamite with multiple championship matches, headlined by a high-stakes defense of the AEW Women’s World Championship. Current titleholder Kris Statlander is set to put her belt on the line against Thekla, a dangerous competitor who has been gaining momentum. The match was booked following a chaotic encounter on the January 14 episode, where the faction known as the Triangle of Madness secured a victory over the trio of Statlander, Willow Nightingale, and Harley Cameron. That loss has put Statlander in a vulnerable position, forcing her to prove her dominance once again in a one-on-one setting against a fresh challenger who is eager to capitalize on the champion’s recent setback.
In addition to the women’s title clash, the show will feature a significant rescheduling of a championship bout originally planned for Collision. The TNT Championship match between the gritty champion Mark Briscoe and the mysterious challenger El Clon will now take place on Dynamite. This adjustment was made necessary after the scheduled Collision taping in Arlington, Texas, was cancelled due to severe winter weather. The change brings an added level of prestige to the Wednesday night lineup, consolidating two major singles title defenses on one broadcast. Briscoe, known for his resilience and fighting spirit, will have to adjust his preparation timeline to defend “the red belt” on a different night than anticipated.
The tag team division will also be in the spotlight as FTR—Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler—defend their AEW World Tag Team Championships. They will face the formidable new combination of Mark Davis and Jake Doyle. FTR has consistently claimed to be the best tag team in the world, but the fresh dynamic of Davis and Doyle poses a unique threat that they have not yet solved. With three titles on the line, this episode of Dynamite is shaping up to be a “championship Wednesday” special that could significantly alter the landscape of the company heading into the spring season.
As the road to AEW Revolution 2026 continues, the outcomes of these matches will directly influence the card for the March 15 pay-per-view in Los Angeles. If Statlander retains, she will likely look for a marquee opponent for the California show, potentially revisiting her issues with the Triangle of Madness. Conversely, a win for Thekla or El Clon would send shockwaves through the roster, establishing new champions just weeks before one of the biggest events of the year. The stakes are incredibly high, and the pressure is on all champions to survive the night with their gold intact.
