AEW Dynamite Preview - August 20, 2025: Scotland Showdown Before Forbidden Door

AEW is about to make history tonight, as Dynamite touches down in Scotland for the very first time — and with Forbidden Door just days away, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Glasgow is getting a go-home show packed with international flavor, unfinished business, and a whole lot of chaos on the horizon.

Death Riders vs Tanahashi & JetSpeed

Before Sunday’s Lights Out Steel Cage Match in London, the Death Riders collide with the legendary Hiroshi Tanahashi, who brings backup in the form of JetSpeed. Tanahashi’s alliance is a surprising twist in the escalating war with Jon Moxley, and with Ospreay lurking, this one could turn combustible in a heartbeat.

Ospreay and Moxley Face-to-Face

Speaking of fireworks, Jon Moxley and Will Ospreay are set for a live confrontation in Glasgow. Ospreay shocked the AEW crowd last week by making a dramatic save, evening the odds for JetSpeed. Will tonight bring words, fists, or a mix of both?

Tag Team Title Eliminator Final: FTR vs Brodido

The AEW World Tag Team Title Eliminator Tournament reaches its climax as FTR battle Brodido (Brody King & Bandido). With the Hurt Syndicate awaiting in London, this match has massive implications. FTR already made it personal by attacking Bandido on Collision and stealing his mask. The question is whether Brodido can turn that humiliation into fuel — or if FTR’s championship destiny continues.

Women’s Division Tag Showcase

Tensions boil over in a massive preview match: TBS Champion Mercedes Moné & ROH Women’s Champion Athena vs Alex Windsor & AEW Women’s World Champion Toni Storm.

• Moné and Storm share history, dating back to Moné’s first singles loss in AEW.
• Athena’s rivalry with Storm has gotten violent, including a brutal backstage assault.
• Persephone has now been confirmed as the CMLL rep for Forbidden Door’s TBS Title Four-Way, but STARDOM’s representative remains a mystery.

With multiple crossover battles looming, this women’s tag match is a must-see for storyline momentum heading into London.

Copeland & Christian Interview

For the first time since their reunion, Adam Copeland and Christian Cage will appear together live. After 20 years apart, the duo prepares to officially reform at Forbidden Door against Nick Wayne & Kip Sabian. Expect nostalgia, tension, and plenty of verbal shots in this sit-down with Tony Schiavone.

Wrestling.news | Backstage Take

AEW’s first Scottish event has the feel of a statement show. Moxley vs Ospreay face-to-face could easily steal the night, and the FTR vs Brodido clash feels like a sleeper main event. On the women’s side, the layers of history between Moné, Storm, and Athena make tonight’s tag bout one of the most intriguing pre-Forbidden Door matches yet. Add in the Copeland/Cage reunion, and Glasgow is set for a Dynamite with long-term ripple effects.

📺 How to Watch

• Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2025
• Time: 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT (Check local listings for UK start time)
• Network: TBS (U.S.) 
• Streaming: HBO Max

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