Tonight at the Arizona Financial Theatre in Phoenix, Arizona, AEW Dynamite Maximum Carnage delivered a night of high stakes, factional warfare, and game-changing announcements. MJF successfully retained the AEW World Championship against ROH World Champion Bandido in a hard-hitting main event, cementing his reign and his status as AEW’s top heel. The Don Callis Family earned a future AEW World Tag Team Championship opportunity after a chaotic Four-Way #1 Contender match, while the Triangle of Madness picked up a statement victory over Kris Statlander and the Babes of Wrath. Darby Allin submitted PAC, and Hangman Page continued his momentum with a hard-fought win.
But perhaps the most quietly seismic moment of the night came off the mat — a brief on-screen graphic that read simply: “The Rascalz — Coming Soon.” AEW confirmed that Zachary Wentz, Trey Miguel, Dezmond Xavier, and Myron Reed are officially on the way, signaling a major shift in the tag and trios landscape. Their arrival promises to shake up the divisions in ways both subtle and explosive, injecting AEW with a fully-formed faction whose chemistry, identity, and credibility are already proven.
Here are the full results
- Brody King defeated Jon Cruz in a squash match.
- Darby Allin defeated PAC
- Hangman Page defeated Bryan Keith
- Don Callis Family defeated Young Bucks, Gates of Agony, and JetSpeed to earn a future AEW World Tag Title shot.
- Triangle of Madness defeated AEW Women’s World Champion Kris Statlander & AEW Women’s World Tag Team Champions Babes of Wrath.
- MJF (c) defeated ROH World Champion Bandido
Analysis: Carnage, Characters, and Consequences
Tonight’s Maximum Carnage wasn’t just about results — it was about shaping the 2026 AEW ecosystem. Every match, finish, and announcement advanced storylines with an eye toward Collision, Grand Slam Australia, and beyond.
MJF: The Champion As Arbiter of Chaos
Maxwell Jacob Friedman’s World Title defense against Bandido was a masterclass in heel psychology and in-ring strategy. By forcing Bandido to pass out in the LeBell Lock, MJF not only retained the championship but reinforced his role as the architect of animosity across AEW’s landscape. His continued dominance keeps multiple challengers — including the recently teased Kenny Omega return — in a position of high tension, elevating the stakes of every AEW storyline he touches.
Tag Team Division: Don Callis Family Rising, Rascalz Looming
The Don Callis Family’s triumph in the Four-Way #1 Contender match sets them up for a major title opportunity, further complicating the tag division. But tonight’s Rascalz announcement is arguably the bigger long-term development. AEW has officially added Zachary Wentz, Trey Miguel, Dezmond Xavier, and Myron Reed — a faction that blends speed, innovation, and aerial mastery with pre-built chemistry. Their presence is a potential game-changer for both tag and trios divisions, offering the flexibility to challenge for titles, anchor new factions, or splinter into high-profile singles programs without losing momentum. The Rascalz arrival reinforces AEW’s identity as a destination for wrestlers at the peak of their craft rather than developmental projects.
Trios Turbulence: Triangle of Madness Makes a Statement
Triangle of Madness’ victory over Kris Statlander & the Babes of Wrath establishes them as a credible threat in AEW’s growing women’s trios division. With the Rascalz entering the scene and factions like the Don Callis Family expanding their influence, AEW is doubling down on multi-layered faction storytelling, where victories and alliances ripple across tag, trios, and singles divisions.
Darby Allin & Hangman Page: Momentum Builders
Darby Allin submitting PAC showcased his psychological and technical evolution, positioning him for a renewed singles push. Hangman Page’s win, aided by Swerve Strickland’s interference, keeps him positioned as a resilient and strategic babyface force, capable of impacting multiple storylines. Together, their victories tonight reaffirm AEW’s commitment to elevating both established stars and rising talent in tandem.
Brody King: Setting the Stage
The opening squash by Brody King reinforced his dominance and Bandido-aligned alliance, establishing narrative continuity for future AEW World Championship storylines while planting seeds for factional conflicts, particularly with MJF’s network.
Tonight’s AEW Dynamite Maximum Carnage delivered a blend of in-ring drama, faction warfare, and major announcements. With MJF’s reign continuing, the Don Callis Family ascending, Triangle of Madness staking a claim, and the Rascalz officially arriving, the tag and trios divisions — along with AEW’s 2026 storylines — are primed for upheaval. Tonight was about escalation, and AEW sent a clear message: chaos is coming, and the Rascalz are leading the charge.
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