Konosuke Takeshita retains title on AEW Dynamite before Forbidden Door
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 2:25 AM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
On June 24, 2026, AEW Dynamite aired its final episode leading to Forbidden Door. Konosuke Takeshita defended his AEW International Championship against Ricochet, securing victory by pinfall. The show featured multiple matches, including victories by Jon Moxley, Swerve Strickland, and Zack Sabre Jr., alongside several build-ups for the upcoming pay-per-view. Mark Briscoe emphasized his aspirations for a championship shot after his Steel Cage match at Forbidden Door. Tensions rose among factions, culminating in a brawl involving several wrestlers at the end of the episode.
- •Takeshita defeated Ricochet to retain the AEW International Championship.
- •Jon Moxley, Wheeler Yuta, and Claudio Castagnoli also won their match.
- •Swerve Strickland defeated Daniel Garcia and later brawled with Will Ospreay.
- •Briscoe aims for an AEW World Championship match opportunity.
- •The episode ended with a brawl involving multiple wrestlers.
- 2:45 AMWrestling Inc — AEW Dynamite Viewership & Ratings Report, 6/24/2026
- 2:25 AMYahoo Sports — AEW Dynamite Results For June 24, 2026 As Forbidden Door Nears
"The final episode of "AEW Dynamite" before Forbidden Door was full of action, but it did take a hit in the TV ratings on a very competitive night.
"The final episode of AEW Dynamite before Forbidden Door featured Konosuke Takeshita vs. Ricochet and the final build for the pay-per-view.
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External links- Wrestling IncJun 27, 2026, 2:45 AMAEW Dynamite Viewership & Ratings Report, 6/24/2026
The final episode of "AEW Dynamite" before Forbidden Door was full of action, but it did take a hit in the TV ratings on a very competitive night.
- Yahoo SportsJun 25, 2026, 2:25 AMAEW Dynamite Results For June 24, 2026 As Forbidden Door Nears
The final episode of AEW Dynamite before Forbidden Door featured Konosuke Takeshita vs. Ricochet and the final build for the pay-per-view.
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