AEW Dynamite Preview - July 23, 2025: Chicago Heats Up as Hangman vs. Yuta, Toni Storm Faces Starkz with Title Implications on the Line
The Windy City is set to erupt tonight as AEW Dynamite rolls into the historic Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom in Chicago, Illinois. With championship momentum and bitter rivalries on the line, the July 23 edition of Dynamite promises to keep the summer heat blazing on TBS and HBO Max starting at 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT.
💥 AEW World Champion Hangman Page vs. Wheeler Yuta
After surviving a hellacious Texas Death Match against Jon Moxley at AEW All In: Texas, Hangman Adam Page returns to singles action tonight in a grudge match against Wheeler Yuta of the Death Riders. This isn’t just a titleholder brushing off rust—this is a continuation of a war that’s only getting bloodier.
Last week’s Trios clash saw Hangman battle alongside Colt Cabana against Yuta, Moxley, and Claudio Castagnoli. But things got ugly fast this past Saturday on Collision, when Moxley ambushed Cabana in his own hometown—brutally hanging him with a chain as payback for Hangman’s previous assault in Arlington.
That moment wasn’t just violent—it was a statement. And tonight, Yuta looks to capitalize on that statement by taking out the AEW World Champion himself. But Page is no stranger to chaos. With the title on his shoulder and payback in his heart, expect the Aragon Ballroom to shake when the bell rings.
👑 AEW Women’s World Championship Eliminator: Toni Storm vs. Billie Starkz
It’s not just the men bringing fire to Dynamite—“Timeless” Toni Storm enters tonight with her AEW Women’s World Championship at stake in an Eliminator Match against rising star Billie Starkz.
If Starkz pulls off the upset, she’ll earn a future shot at Storm’s title. But this match carries even deeper tension: Starkz is closely aligned with Athena, the ROH Women’s World Champion and recent winner of the Women’s Casino Gauntlet Match. Athena and Storm have been throwing verbal bombs for weeks across Dynamite and Collision, with Athena even taunting Storm from the balcony on Saturday—until the champ stormed off in pursuit.
For Storm, this match is more than just a warm-up—it’s a personal mission. For Starkz, it’s the opportunity of a lifetime… and perhaps a stepping stone for her mentor’s greater war.
📺 How to Watch AEW Dynamite
📆 Date: Wednesday, July 23, 2025
🕗 Start Time: 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT
📍 Location: Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom — Chicago, IL
📺 TV: TBS
📱 Streaming: HBO Max
🧠 MainEvent.News | Backstage Take
Hangman’s still got scars from Texas, but don’t expect him to flinch. The Death Riders picked the wrong night to play games in Chicago. And as for Toni Storm—she’s got gold, rage, and something to prove. The AEW women’s division isn’t just heating up… it’s boiling over.
