Preview AEW Dynamite: MJF vs. Bandido, Kenny Omega’s Return & More
AEW Dynamite’s “Maximum Carnage” event takes place tonight, January 14, 2026. It will be broadcast live from the Arizona Financial Theatre in Phoenix, Arizona, starting at 8 p.m. ET. Fans eagerly anticipate a thrilling lineup of matches, featuring the AEW World Championship on the line.
Championship Match: MJF Defends Against Bandido
The show’s highlight is the match for the AEW World Championship. Current champion MJF will make his first title defense of his second reign against Bandido, the ROH World Champion and winner of the 2025 Dynamite Diamond Ring. MJF won the championship at AEW Worlds End by emerging victorious in a four-way match against Samoa Joe, Adam Page, and Swerve Strickland.
Bandido earned this title shot by reaching the final two in the Dynamite Diamond Ring Battle Royal and subsequently defeating Ricochet, the AEW National Champion. With their recent encounters fueling the rivalry, questions abound: Can Bandido make history tonight, or will MJF start his reign successfully?
Kenny Omega’s Long-Awaited Return
Kenny Omega is back! After over four years without the championship, he declares his intention to reclaim the AEW World Title. This return follows a previous title match with MJF back in October 2023. As tensions rise, fans are eager to see how Omega’s comeback will unfold tonight.
AEW Women’s Trios Match
Another exciting match features a trio of champions, including AEW Women’s World Champion Kris Statlander. She teams up with TBS Champion Willow Nightingale and Harley Cameron from the AEW Women’s Tag Team Champions, known as The Babes of Wrath. They will face Triangle of Madness, consisting of Thekla, Skye Blue, and Julia Hart.
The clash promises a mix of athleticism and drama, as The Triangle of Madness looks to disrupt Statlander’s reign.
4-Way Tag Team Championship Shot
A four-way tag team match is set to determine the next challengers for the AEW World Tag Team Championships. Teams include:
- The Young Bucks (Matt & Nick Jackson)
- GOA (Bishop Kaun & Toa Liona)
- JetSpeed (Mike Bailey & Kevin Knight)
- Mark Davis & Jake Doyle from the Don Callis Family
With FTR eagerly awaiting their next challengers, this match is anticipated to deliver intense action amidst ongoing rivalries.
Darby Allin’s Rematch with PAC
Darby Allin seeks redemption in his rematch against PAC. Allin hopes to conclude his ongoing feud with the Death Riders, a quest that has lasted nearly 18 months. With emotions high, can Allin finally exorcise his demons, or will PAC prevail once more?
How to Watch AEW Dynamite Maximum Carnage
Catch all the action tonight on TBS or stream it on HBO Max. Don’t miss this exciting lineup, filled with fierce competition and championship stakes!
