AEW Dynamite Episode Results from April 22, 2026 in Portland

Brody King defeated Lio Rush by pinfall.

After the match, King expressed interest in challenging for the AEW World Championship. Tommaso Ciampa spoke backstage about his career and preparation for the title match. A wrestler proposed a tag team title match stipulation for an upcoming event, stating that a loss would lead to retirement as a team.

Hikaru Shida defeated Mina Shirakawa by pinfall. A video package promoted a match between Kazuchika Okada and Konosuke Takeshita at Double or Nothing. Mark Davis defeated Will Ospreay by medical stoppage. Following the match, a group intervened and carried Ospreay out without further attack.

Backstage, wrestlers discussed teaming up for a future match. Samoa Joe defeated Cody Chhun by pinfall, marking Joe's return after an injury earlier in the year.

A vignette showcased highlights of Darby Allin's career in AEW. A wrestler announced team partners for an upcoming match on Collision. Tony Schiavone interviewed Darby Allin in the ring, where Allin dedicated the moment to family, supporters, and fans.

A challenger interrupted, demanding a rematch, but Allin refused unless something was put on the line. In the main event, Darby Allin defended the AEW World Championship against Tommaso Ciampa and retained the title by submission. After the match, Brody King announced he had arranged a championship match for the following week's Dynamite.