Two new matches added to AEW Dynamite

AEW has announced two new matches for this week’s Dynamite.

Will Ospreay vs. Buddy Matthews is now scheduled for the show. Tony Khan revaled the news on Tuesday, writing, “Buddy Matthews aims for revenge vs. the man who eliminated his partner from the C2 on Christmas: Will Ospreay! Buddy vs Ospreay! Don’t miss AEW on TBS + Max TOMORROW!”

Ospreay clinched his spot in the Continental Classic semifinals by defeating House of Black’s Brody King on the final night of round-robin matches. At Worlds End, Ospreay then defeated Kyle Fletcher in the semifinals before losing to Kazuchika Okada in the finals.

Tony Khan also announced a three-way match pitting Willow Nightingale vs. Toni Storm vs. Kris Statlander, with the winner earning the number one spot in the Casino Gauntlet match scheduled for AEW Dynamite: Maximum Carnage on January 15. 

AEW Dynamite announced lineup for Wednesday, January 8, 2025:

  • Kenny Omega appearance
  • MJF appearance
  • Casino gauntlet match for an AEW World title match on the January 15th Dynamite
  • Bobby Lashley vs. Mark Briscoe
  • Will Ospreay vs. Buddy Matthews
  • Willow Nightingale vs. Toni Storm vs. Kris Statlander