Buckle up, wrestling fans – tonight's AEW Blood & Guts promises to unleash a level of chaos that could redefine rivalries and leave you questioning everything you know about teamwork in the ring!
Get ready for an unforgettable Wednesday evening! We're heading to the historic Greensboro, North Carolina, at the iconic First Horizon Coliseum for Blood & Guts, airing live at 8 p.m. ET or 7 p.m. CT in a thrilling 2.5-hour special on TBS, with streaming available on HBO Max. This event is packed with high-stakes action that builds on years of feuds and personal vendettas.
Picture this: One enormous cage. Two rings inside it. Three words that capture the essence – Blood & Guts. And this year, the mayhem has been ramped up with matches for both the men's and women's divisions, doubling the intensity.
In the men's Blood & Guts, the Death Riders enter without their usual edge after Roderick Strong secured a countout win over Jon Moxley on last Saturday's AEW Collision, with help from Darby Allin. This victory clinched Match 3 of the Men's Advantage Battle. As a result, Allin teams up with Strong and the Conglomeration's Orange Cassidy, Mark Briscoe, and Kyle O'Reilly to take on Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, PAC, Daniel Garcia, and Wheeler Yuta.
But here's where it gets controversial – is playing dirty to gain an advantage fair game in a match designed for pure, unbridled warfare? Many fans debate whether tactics like Allin's leg-grab or post-match taser on PAC are just clever strategy or crossing into unsportsmanlike behavior that undermines the spirit of fair play.
The women are stepping into their very first Blood & Guts, where TBS Champion Mercedes Moné, Megan Bayne, Marina Shafir, and the Triangle of Madness (Thekla, Skye Blue, and Julia Hart) hold the advantage. They'll face off against AEW Women’s World Champion Kris Statlander, the legendary “Timeless” Toni Storm, Mina Shirakawa, Willow Nightingale, Harley Cameron, and Jamie Hayter. It's fitting to have such a star-studded lineup as the ladies finally get to hash out simmering tensions in this brutal format. For beginners new to wrestling, Blood & Guts is a no-holds-barred cage match where teams fight in escalating numbers, building to a full-on brawl – think of it as a high-risk game of tag that turns into a demolition derby with human participants.
And this is the part most people miss – the deep-rooted histories fueling these clashes. The women's matchup traces back to Thekla's explosive AEW debut on May 28, when she blindsided Jamie Hayter, sidelining her for months. Thekla then teamed with Julia Hart and Skye Blue to form Triangle of Madness, sowing discord across the division. Hayter's comeback at Forbidden Door in August ignited her quest for payback, leading her to issue the Blood & Guts challenge. This has assembled a powerhouse on one side: Hayter (a former AEW Women’s World Champion), Statlander (the current champion), Storm (the record-breaking four-time champion), plus Nightingale (ex-TBS Champion), Shirakawa (former Interim ROH Women’s World TV Champion), and Cameron (who recently pinned ROH Women's World Champion Athena in the AEW Women’s World Tag Team Championship Tournament, earning a title shot on Honor Club's November 20 episode).
On the other side, Triangle of Madness boasts their own top talent with Mercedes Moné as TBS Champion. They're joined by Bayne and Shafir, who are currently partnering in the AEW Women’s World Tag Team Championship Tournament. Moné, dripping in championship gold, isn't always the easiest to team with, and she may have to confront old foes like her only AEW loss to Storm at All In: Texas, or the looming threat of Statlander as her Full Gear opponent. Could this force Moné to bury the hatchet temporarily, or will internal conflicts doom her team? It's a debate that stirs passion – does personal ego trump collective victory in such a grueling setup?
Who emerges triumphant from the first women's Blood & Guts, and how might it reshape the division's landscape? We're on the edge of our seats!
If that excitement isn't enough, AEW World Champion “Hangman” Adam Page clashes with Powerhouse Hobbs, one-third of the AEW World Trios Champions from The Opps, in a Falls Count Anywhere match – non-title, but with massive implications. Just ten days before Page defends his AEW World Championship against Samoa Joe at AEW Full Gear sponsored by DC, this could be Hobbs' shot to weaken him. Last week's Dynamite saw Hobbs powerbomb Page off the stage through a table and rack HOOK to retain the Trios Titles against Page, HOOK, and Eddie Kingston. Hobbs must be riding high on that momentum, and Page, ever the fighter, is diving headfirst into peril.
Here's the controversial twist: Is Hobbs' aggression a sign of inevitable dominance, or just a prelude to his downfall against a resilient champion like Samoa Joe? Wrestling purists argue over whether such shortcuts cheapen the sport, but others see it as shrewd tactics in a cutthroat world. Greensboro fans, prepare for a coliseum-wide showdown!
Adding to the nostalgia, legends Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat and “Nature Boy” Ric Flair will make live appearances. In a venue rich with wrestling history like First Horizon Coliseum, honoring their epic battles from nearly 50 years ago feels like a perfect tribute.
Catch all the action here:
AEW Dynamite Matches Preview for Wednesday, November 12’s Blood & Guts
Men’s Blood & Guts Match: Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, PAC, Daniel Garcia, and Wheeler Yuta) vs. Darby Allin, The Conglomeration (Mark Briscoe, Kyle O'Reilly, and Orange Cassidy), and Roderick Strong
For a change, the Death Riders are on the defensive, facing lopsided numbers in 2-on-1, 3-on-2, 4-on-3, and 5-on-4 scenarios until everyone joins. This stems from Strong's countout win over Moxley, aided by Allin's leg-pull to stop the return, followed by Allin tasering PAC, prompting the Death Riders to steer clear afterward.
Yet, the Death Riders hold a key strength: experience. Moxley, Claudio, and Yuta are each making their third appearance (always as teammates), with PAC and Garcia on their second. Conversely, only Allin and Briscoe have prior Blood & Guts runs, from Team AEW's win last year. Given the tangled, violent backstories, brace for some serious carnage!
Women’s Blood & Guts Match: TBS Champion Mercedes Moné, Megan Bayne, Marina Shafir, and Triangle of Madness (Thekla, Skye Blue, and Julia Hart) vs. AEW Women’s World Champion Kris Statlander, “Timeless” Toni Storm, Mina Shirakawa, Harley Cameron, Willow Nightingale, and Jamie Hayter
The women's roster gets its inaugural taste of Blood & Guts' peril, with interwoven grudges spanning the division. As explained earlier, Thekla's attack on Hayter sparked it all, leading to Triangle of Madness' reign of trouble. Hayter's return shifted focus to retribution, resulting in this loaded challenge. Their squad shines with championship pedigree, while the opposing team features Moné's clout but potential fractures.
Falls Count Anywhere (Non-Title Match): AEW World Champion “Hangman” Adam Page vs. AEW World Trios Champion Powerhouse Hobbs
Expect a throwback rampage through the arena as Page and Hobbs settle scores anywhere the fall counts. Hobbs' brutal takedown of Page last week boosts his swagger, potentially scouting for Joe's title assault.
How to Watch AEW Dynamite
- Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2025
- Start Time: 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT – A 2.5-Hour Spectacle!
- Location: First Horizon Coliseum – Greensboro, North Carolina
- TV: TBS
- Streaming: HBO Max
What do you think – will the underdogs overturn the advantage in Blood & Guts, or is experience unbeatable? And does Hobbs' style make him a villain or a visionary? Share your takes in the comments; we'd love to hear your hot takes on these rivalries!
