AEW brings a loaded, high-stakes Dynamite to Greensboro tonight as Blood & Guts returns — and this year the show breaks new ground. The card features AEW’s first-ever women’s Blood & Guts (an expanded 6 vs. 6), a heated Falls Count Anywhere grudge bout between “Hangman” Adam Page and Powerhouse Will Hobbs, and a men’s Blood & Guts pitting Jon Moxley’s Death Riders lineup against a scrappy team anchored by Darby Allin. AEW will run live from the First Horizon Coliseum at 7:30 p.m. ET, and the show is being heavily hyped with surprise legends and storyline pivots expected.

Here is everything advertised for tonight’s show

• Women’s Blood & Guts Match: Mercedes Moné, Thekla, Skye Blue, Julia Hart, Megan Bayne & Marina Shafir vs. Kris Statlander, Toni Storm, Willow Nightingale, Jamie Hayter, Mina Shirakawa & Harley Cameron.
• Men’s Blood & Guts Match: Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Daniel Garcia, Wheeler Yuta & Pac vs. Darby Allin, Orange Cassidy, Roderick Strong, Kyle O’Reilly & Mark Briscoe.
• Falls Count Anywhere Match: “Hangman” Adam Page vs. Powerhouse Will Hobbs.
• Special appearances: Ric Flair and Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat are scheduled to appear during the Greensboro special.

Why this Blood & Guts matters

Blood & Guts is AEW’s signature, brutal cage-team spectacle — and 2025’s edition is notable for two reasons: it’s the company’s first women’s Blood & Guts (an expanded 6-on-6), and it returns as a primetime Dynamite special in a historic wrestling market (Greensboro). That combination makes tonight both a historic moment for AEW’s women’s division storytelling and a must-see test of sustained, long-form brawling stakes for the men’s division.

Key matches and storytelling lines to watch

• Women’s Blood & Guts — first-ever women’s version, 6 vs. 6
  Mercedes Moné, Thekla, Skye Blue, Julia Hart, Megan Bayne, and Marina Shafir vs. Kris Statlander, Toni Storm, Willow Nightingale, Jamie Hayter, Mina Shirakawa, and Harley Cameron. This match is billed as historic: Mercedes Moné leads an explosive, heel-leaning unit while Toni Storm and Kris Statlander anchor the babyface resistance. Mina Shirakawa was announced as a late replacement after Queen Aminata was medically pulled, a change that could shift chemistry and surprise spots inside the cage. Expect high-impact sequences, strategic isolations, and a finish that either cements Moné’s domination or launches a new factional backlash.
• Men’s Blood & Guts — Death Riders vs. Darby’s squad
  Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Daniel Garcia, Wheeler Yuta, and Pac (The Death Riders) vs. Darby Allin, Orange Cassidy, Roderick Strong, Kyle O’Reilly, and Mark Briscoe. This matchup pits hard-hitting technical violence (Moxley, Claudio, Pac) against a blend of high-risk offense and gritty ring savvy (Darby, Roderick, O’Reilly). Storywise, this has the feel of a proving ground: Moxley’s crew wants to re-assert dominance across AEW, while Darby’s team is desperate to prove they belong on the same level. Look for weaponized storytelling (tables, kendo sticks, chairs) and moments designed to protect key players for future storylines.
• “Hangman” Adam Page vs. Powerhouse Will Hobbs — Falls Count Anywhere
  A heated personal feud brought to a no-limits environment: Hobbs’ recent attacks (including a stage/ambush angle) have escalated to a Falls Count Anywhere stipulation, which gives both men license to take the action into the crowd, backstage and onto the arena infrastructure. This bout has clear Full Gear implications: Page’s physical condition and momentum heading into the AEW World Title picture could be affected, and Hobbs can use violence to position himself as a real threat. Anticipate brawling through the stands, creative use of the Greensboro arena, and a finish that either further injures Page (heel elevation for Hobbs) or gives Page an emotional victory to rally the fanbase.
• Appearances & surprises to factor
  AEW has teased special appearances and nostalgia moments for Greensboro — including word that legends Ric Flair and Ricky Steamboat will make an appearance at the event, adding historical gravitas to the card and opening the door for surprise run-ins, confrontations or a special enforcer role. Those moments often serve as beats to punctuate long matches or to set up new angles the promotion wants to heat.

Match-by-match analysis & what each outcome would mean

• Women’s Blood & Guts — If the heels (Moné’s team) win: AEW cements a dominant, factional era in the women’s division and sets up revenge programs and singles feuds (Toni, Kris, Willow) for the winter. If the babyfaces win: Mercedes Moné’s aura cracks and AEW instantly creates new challengers with credibility. Mina Shirakawa’s inclusion as a replacement is an X-factor — she’s new to AEW’s cage drama and could be used to protect or elevate others depending on how the finish is booked.
• Men’s Blood & Guts — If Death Riders win: Moxley and company reinforce their violent credibility and close the gap on factional control of AEW midcard/main event hierarchy. If Darby’s team pulls an upset: it raises Darby, Orange, and their allies as credible contenders and can seed cross-brand alliances. Expect a finish that either protects marquee names or creates an injury angle — Blood & Guts is a logical place to write someone off TV for a bit (or to telegraph a longer program).
• Page vs. Hobbs — If Hobbs wins decisively: it’s immediate heat and a believable threat for any title picture; Hobbs becomes unstoppable and the company can pivot to big matches. If Page wins: it re-establishes Page’s resilience heading into title arcs. Either result should be used to set up Full Gear pacing and opponent selection.

Three moments most likely to trend tonight

1. A major spot or botch inside the Blood & Guts cage (table dives, high-risk suplexes through the elevated platform).
2. A surprise run-in or cameo tied to Greensboro’s legacy (Flair/Steamboat appearance turned on-air angle).
3. A backstage brawl or cinematic sequence tied to the Falls Count Anywhere stipulation that will be clipped and replayed across social media.

Prediction snapshot (quick, realistic calls)

• Women’s Blood & Guts: Moné’s team wins (company protects Moné as a dominant faction leader; babyfaces get heroic moments).
• Men’s Blood & Guts: Death Riders eke out a win (protects Moxley/Claudio while letting Darby’s team shine).
• Hangman vs. Hobbs: Page survives but sells major damage — a split booking that preserves both men’s heat.

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