Buckle up for a wild ride because AEW World’s End 2024 in Orlando, Florida, delivered a night full of jaw-dropping action, surprise appearances, and significant plot twists with fans buzzing. Dave Simon and Genesis Johnny North took us through every shocking moment while the live chat on YouTube, Rumble, Twitch, and Kick exploded with unfiltered good, bad, and hilarious reactions.
In this article, we’ll run down each match, dig into the unexpected no-shows, and explore exactly how this event sets the stage for AEW Grand Slam Australia (February 15, 2025) and AEW Revolution (March 9, 2025). Whether you’re replaying the show or missed it live, stick around for all the insights you need—and don’t forget you can watch the entire episode or any of our past shows on replay on our YouTube page.
Table of Contents
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Introduction to a Wild Night of AEW Wrestling
“Yes, it’s the AEW World’s End Post Show. Let’s talk about AEW’s world ending. Did it end, John?” – Dave Simon
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AEW World’s End 2024 aimed to wrap up the year with a bang. The event featured high-flying cruiserweights, hard-hitting heavyweights, and intense championship showdowns. Some fans worried we’d get another long marathon, given AEW’s history. This time, the show ended before midnight, running about three hours and 45 minutes—shorter than usual by AEW standards.
“I think we made it. I think we’re okay. I don’t know about you.” – Johnny North
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Dave mentioned that, while the card felt more compact, he didn’t see a real blow-away match. Johnny disagreed, pointing to a couple of high spots. Meanwhile, the audience weighed in. Early in the show, one viewer typed: “At least AJ is still awake. That’s impressive!” Others appreciated not staying up until 1:00 a.m. By night’s end, fans were buzzing about storyline developments, absent wrestlers, and who might surface in time for Grand Slam Australia and Revolution.
Toni Storm vs. Leila Grey
This match kicked off the AEW World’s End Zero Hour pre-show. Toni Storm heard taunts of:
“She’s a rookie! She’s a rookie!”
It rattled her a bit, even though she’s far from inexperienced. Leila Grey nearly forced an early submission, but Toni fought back with a shoulder tackle and a dropkick. Dave called it a “solid warm-up,” while some viewers wanted more time for Toni to shine.
Leila blasted Toni with a dropkick.
Toni answered with a running hip attack and sealed the match with an inside cradle.
“They’re giving Toni a hard time out there,” – Audience Member “Hey, a win’s a win in AEW,” – Johnny North
“The Last Outlaw” Jeff Jarrett vs. QT Marshall
Jeff Jarrett was greeted with:
“You still got it! You still got it!”
QT Marshall flaunted a flashy back-handspring kick. Jarrett retaliated with a sharpshooter until Aaron Solo interfered. Jay Lethal sprinted in to neutralize Solo, and Jarrett took advantage, cracking QT with the Stroke for the pin. The chat had fun with the classic Jarrett tropes, especially his signature Fargo strut.
“QT’s looking lean, but I’m all about that Jarrett strut!” – Fan in the chat “The guy’s still got the moves, no doubt,” – Dave Simon
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Dave noticed that certain AEW personalities were absent:
PAC: Moxley’s stablemate (off and on) didn’t appear despite the main event featuring other members of the Death Riders. Fans wrote “Where’s PAC?!” in the live chat. Dave wondered if PAC was overseas again or just written out for now, as he often disappears for stretches.
Taz: Known for his commentary on Dynamite, Taz didn’t show up during the pay-per-view broadcast. Johnny remarked that it was “strange not hearing Taz’s voice on a big AEW show,” Dave suggested he might have gotten a night off or had other commitments.
These notable absences sparked speculation in the chat:
“Is PAC still in England? Is Taz filming something else?” – Curious viewer “We’re so used to Taz on commentary; it felt off not to have him,” – Another fan
With AEW’s busy schedule and international plans (like the upcoming show in Australia), fans are left guessing when these missing personalities will pop back up.
After leaving the ring at AEW World’s End, Toni Storm addresses the TV audience.
Lexy Nair Interviews Toni Storm
Backstage at AEW World’s End, Lexy Nair congratulated Toni Storm on her victory over Leila Grey. Deonna Purrazzo interrupted:
“I want to challenge you to a match on Dynamite, Toni.” – Deonna Purrazzo
Toni agreed immediately, glad to face someone with a similar reputation for technical wrestling. The chat speculated that AEW might be building to a more crowded Women’s Division with more crossovers.
8-Man Tag Match
Zero Hour also showcased The Outrunners (Truth Magnum & Turbo Floyd) teaming with Top Flight (Dante & Darius Martin) against Lio Rush & Action Andretti and The Murder Machines (Brian Cage & Lance Archer). Don Callis yelled from ringside, occasionally distracting the referee.
Cage attempted a double suplex on the Outrunners, but they reversed it on “The Machine.”
Top Flight and the Outrunners delivered a quadruple biceps drop, prompting laughter and cheers.
Lio Rush blind-tagged in and pinned Dante Martin with a frog splash.
AEW World Tag Team Champions Private Party appeared to taunt Lio and Andretti, hinting at a future showdown. Dave said it kept the tag division interesting, while Johnny predicted friction in the Murder Machines after Lio stole the pinfall.
AEW Continental Classic Semifinal: Will Ospreay vs. Kyle Fletcher
Dave Simon: “Ospreay’s got a lot to prove, but Fletcher’s not an easy out.”
They didn’t waste a second. Fletcher blasted Ospreay with a pump kick, later planting him onto the ring apron, drawing blood. Ospreay countered with a standing Spanish Fly, then an Os-Cutter for a near fall. The crowd erupted with:
“A-E-W! A-E-W!”
Fletcher responded with his Hidden Blade and powerbombs, but Ospreay kicked out. Finally, Ospreay ended it with a Styles Clash. The crowd was loud, some saying:
“Best opener AEW’s had in a while!”
Johnny praised their energy, while Dave thought they used “every trick in the book,” maybe too much for an opening match. Still, it set a high bar for the night.
Kenny Omega returns to AEW and hands the belt to Okada
AEW Continental Classic Semifinal: Kazuchika Okada vs. Ricochet
Okada entered to major applause. Ricochet took control with agile dropkicks and a shooting star press. Okada answered with DDTs and a signature dropkick that kept Ricochet grounded.
A final Rainmaker spelled doom for Ricochet. Dave liked the smooth pacing, though he said it was “hard to top Fletcher and Ospreay,” while the chat admired Okada’s technique:
“That dropkick is always money!” – A viewer
The fans throw toilet paper into to the ring toward Ricochet,
Swerve Strickland then appeared, laughing at Ricochet for failing to deliver on his promise of winning the tournament. Prince Nana wheeled out a cart of toilet paper, handing rolls to fans who hurled it into the ring. Ricochet looked disgusted:
“On the count of three, Happy New Year, Trevor!” – Swerve Strickland
It was a bizarre spot, but the crowd and chat found it strangely entertaining.
AEW Women’s World Championship: Tijuana Street Fight
Mariah May (c.) vs. Thunder Rosa
Thunder Rosa jumped Mariah May from the start, using bottles and chairs. Mariah spit tequila into Thunder’s face, causing fans to chant:
“We want blood! We want blood!”
They got their wish. A piñata full of thumbtacks was introduced. Mariah landed a May Day onto the tacks, and Thunder smashed a bottle over Mariah’s head. The crowd was rabid, yelling:
“Fight forever!”
The finish saw Mariah throw dirt into Thunder’s eyes, then drop her with a Storm Zero off the apron through a table for the pin. Dave applauded the “perfect build to a big finale,” while Johnny called it “a wild brawl that showcased Thunder’s toughness.”
Dynamite Diamond Ring Match
MJF (c.) vs. Adam Cole
Adam Cole arrived at AEW World’s End with Mike Bennett and Matt Taven, who lurked at ringside. MJF avoided a Panama Sunrise early on, but both ended up bleeding. The audience was split:
“Let’s go MJF!” “Adam Cole! Adam Cole!”
Cole connected with a Panama Sunrise for a two-count. MJF played possum, convincing the ref that Bennett and Taven attacked him, leading to their ejection. While the referee was distracted, MJF hit a low blow and used the Heat Seeker for the pinfall. The crowd booed the cheap finish but stayed engaged. Then:
Roderick Strong and Kyle O’Reilly joined Cole, Bennett, and Taven in a five-on-one beatdown of MJF.
Dave found it odd that multiple ” good guys attacked the historically villainous MJF.”
The chat blew up with confusion:
“A five-on-one? Who’s the bad guy here?”
Johnny felt it reunited Cole’s old crew, moving their storyline forward.
AEW International Championship Match
Konosuke Takeshita (c.) vs. Powerhouse Hobbs
Don Callis was on commentary, bragging about Takeshita. Hobbs took early control, knocking Takeshita around. A botched top-rope spot led fans to chant:
“Please be careful!”
The match ended abruptly when Takeshita nailed the Raging Fire for the three-count. Dave noted the crowd’s lukewarm reaction:
“That was quick. People seemed underwhelmed,” Johnny felt Takeshita’s offense was “impressive but lacking a climactic finish.”
Mercedes Moné Varnado declared hereself as “Forever the greatest TBS Champion of all time”.
TBS Championship Match
Mercedes Moné (c.) vs. Kris Statlander
Their rematch spanned nearly 25 minutes, with fans chanting:
“Fight forever!”
Mercedes fired off suplexes and a frog splash. Statlander countered with a package piledriver. One viewer wrote:
“These two might steal the night!”
A brutal apron piledriver left the audience gasping. Statlander’s foot got trapped in the ring frame, forcing her to remove her boot. Mercedes capitalized on a Meteora from the apron. Both kicked out of high-impact moves until Mercedes pinned Kris in a cradle.
“I’d call that a match-of-the-night contender,” – Johnny North “They went all-out, and the crowd loved it,” – Dave Simon
2024 AEW Continental Classic Finals
Kazuchika Okada vs. Will Ospreay
Jim Ross sat in on commentary, adding gravitas. Okada hammered Ospreay with repeated DDTs, while Ospreay answered with an Os-Cutter off the barricade. Ospreay bled again, presumably from his earlier war with Fletcher. Fans roared:
“This is awesome!”
A Rainmaker nearly ended things, but Ospreay kicked out. Ospreay delivered his own Rainmaker and a Stormbreaker, but Okada somehow survived. Ultimately, Okada ducked a Hidden Blade and landed a final Rainmaker for the victory. He captured the Continental Classic trophy and retained the Continental Championship.
Christopher Daniels stepped out, saying he could no longer present Okada with the belt because he was no longer an EVP. Kenny Omega then appeared, handing the belt to Okada in a tense face-off. The live chat erupted:
“Okada vs. Omega again? Sign us up!”
Jon Moxley and Adam Page are battling it out at AEW World’s End 2024.
AEW World Championship 4-Way Match
Jon Moxley (c.) vs. “Hangman” Adam Page vs. “Freshly Squeezed” Orange Cassidy vs. “Switchblade” Jay White
The main event began with Moxley on the defensive. Wheeler Yuta and Claudio Castagnoli tried helping Mox, but he got power bombed through the announce table, cutting the back of his head:
“He’s bleeding like crazy!” – Fan reaction
Jay White hit the Blade Runner, but Yuta distracted the ref, leading to chaos. Marina Shafir jumped in, only to eat a Blade Runner. Moxley then hit White with the Death Rider for the pin.
Adam “Edge” Copeland Returns at AEW World’s End 2024.
Post-Match Chaos
FTR dashed in to stop Mox’s crew, and Adam Copeland (Edge) shocked everyone by stepping in the ring with Moxley. Edge ducked a clothesline and speared Mox, leaving Christian Cage (watching from a skybox) furious. Fans typed:
“Edge! Edge! Edge!” “They gotta do Mox vs. Copeland at Revolution!”
Edge grabbed the mic:
“Moxley, you look at me when I talk to you, kid. You’re all mine! Rated FTR! We’re taking it all!” – Adam Copeland.
Key Takeaways
Will Ospreay vs. Kyle Fletcher delivered a breakneck opening, though some argued Mercedes vs. Statlander matched its intensity.
Mercedes Moné retained her TBS Championship in a 25-minute thriller, further cementing her status.
Kazuchika Okada won the Continental Classic, teasing a showdown with Kenny Omega.
Jon Moxley kept his World Title, but Adam Copeland stole the spotlight with a post-match spear, setting up a potential Revolution clash.
Fans noticed PAC and Taz missing from the event, fueling speculation about future returns.
Conclusion: The Road Toward Grand Slam Australia and Revolution
AEW World’s End 2024 concluded a busy year, with most champions retaining. Dave Simon rated it “six and a half out of ten,” saying no single match stood head and shoulders above the rest. Johnny North gave it a “seven and a half,” praising the opener and the TBS title match.
The audience was divided. Many were thrilled by Adam Copeland’s appearance, while others wanted at least one big title change. Still, it sets the table for Grand Slam Australia and Revolution, where matches like Moxley vs. Copeland and Okada vs. Omega could headline. Fans also hope Taz and PAC resurface soon, possibly shaking up future storylines.
If you missed any details, check out our replay on YouTube, Rumble, Twitch, or Kick, or listen to our audio podcast. We’ll be covering all the build-up as AEW marches toward its next massive pay-per-views.
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