AEW Dynamite results: Swerve Strickland battles Kenny Omega

The show also featured a TBS title match and a title eliminator bout.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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AEW Dynamite aired live from Sacramento, California, featuring a highly anticipated matchup between former AEW World Champions Swerve Strickland and Kenny Omega. The card also included a TBS Championship four-way title defense and a Continental Championship title eliminator match.

Why it matters

This episode of Dynamite set the stage for the upcoming AEW Revolution pay-per-view, with key storylines and title matches taking place. The Swerve Strickland vs. Kenny Omega bout was a highly anticipated first-time clash between two of AEW's top stars.

The details

In the main event, Swerve Strickland and Kenny Omega put on an instant classic, with Omega ultimately emerging victorious after a hard-fought battle. Earlier in the night, Willow Nightingale successfully defended her TBS Championship in a four-way match against Megan Bayne, Marina Shafir, and Mina Shirakawa. Additionally, Continental Champion Jon Moxley defeated Mark Davis in a title eliminator match.

  • AEW Dynamite aired live on February 18, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET.

The players

Swerve Strickland

A former AEW World Champion and one of the top stars in the company.

Kenny Omega

A former AEW World Champion and one of the most acclaimed wrestlers in the world.

Willow Nightingale

The current AEW TBS Champion.

Jon Moxley

The reigning AEW Continental Champion.

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What they’re saying

“That was one of the best matches I've seen all year. Swerve and Omega really tore the house down.”

— Tony Khan, AEW President (Twitter)

“I'm proud of my girls for stepping up and putting on a great show. The TBS title is in good hands with Willow.”

— Jade Cargill, AEW Superstar (Instagram)

What’s next

The results of this Dynamite episode will set the stage for the upcoming AEW Revolution pay-per-view on March 15, where Hangman Page will challenge MJF for the AEW World Championship.

The takeaway

AEW continues to deliver must-see wrestling action, with this Dynamite episode featuring several high-profile matches and storyline developments that have fans eagerly anticipating the next major pay-per-view event.