Kevin Knight retains TNT Championship against Lio Rush on AEW Dynamite
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 1:14 AM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Kevin Knight successfully defended his TNT Championship against Lio Rush during AEW Dynamite on July 1, 2026. The match featured a dramatic start with Rush using a backpack that exploded, sending Knight crashing through tables. Rush attempted multiple roll-ups on Knight, but ultimately lost after Knight executed an uranage. Following the match, Darby Allin confronted Knight, expressing interest in challenging him, but was met with resistance from Knight and Don Callis.
- •Knight retained his TNT Championship against Lio Rush.
- •The match included an explosive backpack gimmick.
- •Knight executed an uranage to secure the victory.
- •Darby Allin challenged Knight post-match.
- •Callis intervened, denying Allin a match.
- 1:14 AMWrestling Inc — Kevin Knight Defeats Lio Rush On AEW Dynamite For Eighth Successful TNT Title Defense
"Kevin Knight defeated Lio Rush to retain his TNT Championship during "AEW Dynamite."
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