This is a list of AEW Dynamite special episodes, detailing all professional wrestling television special cards promoted on AEW Dynamite by All Elite Wrestling (AEW).
On May 8, 2019, AEW reached a new media rights deal with British media company ITV to broadcast their shows on ITV4 with repeats on ITV1. On May 15, 2019, AEW and Warner Bros. Discovery announced a deal for a weekly prime-time show airing live on TNT and would also stream live events and pay-per-views on Bleacher Report in the United States and Canada. On September 25, 2019, AEW announced an international streaming deal with FITE TV primarily for regions outside of the United States and Canada via the "AEW Plus" package, which includes live streaming and replay access of Dynamite in simulcast with its U.S. airing. In Canada, Bell Media's TSN acquired broadcast rights to Dynamite, marking the return of professional wrestling to the network after WWE Raw moved to rival network The Score (now Sportsnet 360) in 2006. The show is broadcast in simulcast with TNT in the U.S. (but is subject to scheduling) and is streamed on TSN Direct as well as TSN's website. In the U.S., Dynamite moved to TNT's sister channel TBS on January 5, 2022. It then began simulcasting on the streaming service Max on January 1, 2025.
Special episodes 2019 Episode Date Venue Location Rating(18–49) U.S. viewers(million) NotesDebut episodeCapital One ArenaWashington, D.C.0.681.409First professional wrestling program to air on TNT since the final episode of WCW Monday Nitro on March 26, 2001. Special appearances by Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes Debut of Jake Hager Riho vs. Nyla Rose for the inaugural AEW Women's World ChampionshipHalloween episodeCharleston ColiseumCharleston, West Virginia0.330.759Halloween and Rick and Morty themed episode. Special appearance by The Rock 'n' Roll Express SoCal Uncensored (Frankie Kazarian and Scorpio Sky) vs. Lucha Brothers (Pentagón Jr. and Rey Fénix) in the tournament final for the inaugural AEW World Tag Team ChampionshipThanksgiving Eve DynamiteSears Centre ArenaHoffman Estates, Illinois0.260.663Special Thanksgiving themed episode. Featured Chris Jericho's "Thanksgiving Thank You Celebration For Le Champion". Dynamite Diamond Final between Adam Page and MJF for the inaugural AEW Dynamite Diamond Ring Special appearances by Soul Train Jones, Ted Irvine, and Diamond Dallas Page Chris Jericho (c) vs. Scorpio Sky for the AEW World Championship
2020 Episode Date Venue Location Rating(18–49) U.S. viewers(million) NotesHomecomingDaily's PlaceJacksonville, Florida0.360.967New Year's Day special episode and inaugural Homecoming event. Color commentary by Taz Riho (c) vs. Britt Baker vs. Hikaru Shida vs. Nyla Rose for the AEW Women's World ChampionshipAnniversary EditionLanders CenterSouthaven, Mississippi0.360.947Celebrated the company's first anniversary of their inaugural press conference. Paid tribute to the legends of Memphis wrestling: Jimmy Valiant, Brian Christopher, Dave Brown, Lance Russell, Austin Idol, Doug Gilbert, Tommy Gilbert, Eddie Gilbert, The Rock 'n' Roll Express, Lanny Poffo, Angelo Poffo, and Randy Savage. Special appearances by Diamond Dallas Page and Zach Myers Riho (c) vs. Kris Statlander for the AEW Women's World ChampionshipBash at the BeachWatsco CenterCoral Gables, Florida0.380.940The first part of a two-week special episode. Aired in memory of Rocky Johnson. Diamond Dallas Page's in-ring returnNorwegian PearlNassau, Bahamas0.350.871Taped on January 21, 2020, aboard the Norwegian Pearl as part of Chris Jericho's Rock 'N' Wrestling Rager at Sea. SoCal Uncensored (Frankie Kazarian and Scorpio Sky) (c) vs. Kenny Omega and Adam Page for the AEW World Tag Team ChampionshipFyter FestDaily's PlaceJacksonville, Florida0.290.742Second annual Fyter Fest event and the first part of a two-week special episode. Hikaru Shida (c) vs. Penelope Ford for the AEW Women's World Championship Cody (c) vs. Jake Hager for the AEW TNT Championship Kenny Omega and Adam Page (c) vs. Best Friends (Chuck Taylor and Trent) for the AEW World Tag Team Championship AEW began an experiment with sponsor executives and friends attending the event in order to test the possibility of ticketed spectators, as Daily's Place is an outdoor amphitheater. During the month, the International Motor Sports Association allowed 5,000 spectators to attend two WeatherTech SportsCar Championship events in Florida.0.280.715Taped on July 2, 2020. Taz reintroduced the FTW Championship and awarded it to Brian Cage Kenny Omega and Adam Page (c) vs. Private Party (Isiah Kassidy and Marq Quen) for the AEW World Tag Team ChampionshipFight for the Fallen0.290.788Second annual Fight for the Fallen event. Cody (c) vs. Sonny Kiss for the AEW TNT Championship Jon Moxley (c) vs. Brian Cage for the AEW World ChampionshipTag Team Appreciation NightAugust 12, 20200.320.792Tag team themed special episode hosted by FTR. Special appearances by Arn Anderson and Tully Blanchard and The Rock 'n' Roll Express Debut of Mike Chioda Cody (c) vs. Scorpio Sky for the AEW TNT Championship Kenny Omega and Adam Page (c) vs. Jurassic Express (Jungle Boy and Luchasaurus) for the AEW World Tag Team ChampionshipSaturday Night DynamiteAugust 22, 20200.310.755Taped on August 13, 2020. Saturday airing of Dynamite (due to 2020 NBA playoffs). First Saturday night professional wrestling show on a Turner network since the end of WCW Saturday Night on August 19, 2000. Diamante and Ivelisse vs. The Nightmare Sisters (Allie and Brandi Rhodes) in the AEW Women's Tag Team Cup Tournament: The Deadly Draw tournament final Cody (c) vs. Brodie Lee for the AEW TNT ChampionshipThursday Night DynamiteAugust 27, 20200.290.813Thursday airing of Dynamite (due to 2020 NBA playoffs). First AEW live event with ticketed fans since March 11, 2020. Color commentary by Chris JerichoLate Night DynamiteSeptember 22, 20200.260.585Taped on September 10, 2020. Tuesday airing of Dynamite. One-hour special episode. Color commentary by Chris JerichoChris Jericho's 30th Anniversary CelebrationOctober 7, 20200.310.753Celebrated the 30th anniversary of Chris Jericho's professional wrestling debut. Special appearances by Slash, Dennis Miller, Hiroshi Tanahashi, Ted Irvine, Bully Ray, Shaquille O'Neal, Gene Simmons, Don Callis, Lars Ulrich, Diamond Dallas Page, Lance Storm, Kevin Smith, Eli Roth, Gabriel Iglesias, Chavo Guerrero Jr., Steel Panther, Ultimo Dragon, Paul Stanley, and Greg Valentine. Brian Cage (c) vs. Will Hobbs for the FTW Championship FTR (Cash Wheeler and Dax Harwood) (c) vs. The Hybrid 2 (Angélico and Jack Evans) for the AEW World Tag Team Championship Brodie Lee (c) vs. Cody in a Dog Collar match for the AEW TNT Championship Anniversary ShowOctober 14, 20200.300.826Celebrated the first anniversary of Dynamite. FTR (Cash Wheeler and Dax Harwood) (c) vs. Best Friends (Chuck Taylor and Trent) for the AEW World Tag Team Championship Cody (c) vs. Orange Cassidy for the AEW TNT Championship Hikaru Shida (c) vs. Big Swole for the AEW Women's World Championship Jon Moxley (c) vs. Lance Archer in a No Disqualification match for the AEW World ChampionshipThaksgiving EveNovember 25, 20200.260.712Thanksgiving themed episode. "Hangman" Adam Page vs. John Silver Lee Johnson vs. Powerhouse Hobbs The Hybrid2 (Jack Evans and Angélico) vs. Top Flight (Darius Martin and Dante Martin) SCU (Christopher Daniels and Frankie Kazarian) vs. Inner Circle (Chris Jericho and Jake Hager) Hikaru Shida (c) vs. Anna Jay for the AEW Women's World Championship The Butcher and The Blade vs. Death Triangle (Pac and Rey Fénix)Winter Is ComingDecember 2, 20200.420.913Inaugural Winter Is Coming event. Working relationship with Impact Wrestling established. Debut of Sting Dynamite Diamond Battle Royale to advance to the Dynamite Diamond Final for the AEW Dynamite Diamond Ring Jon Moxley (c) vs. Kenny Omega for the AEW World ChampionshipHoliday BashDecember 23, 20200.320.775Taped on December 17, 2020. Christmas special episode. Inaugural Holiday Bash event. The Young Bucks (c) (Matt Jackson and Nick Jackson) vs. The Acclaimed (Anthony Bowens and Max Caster) for the AEW World Tag Team ChampionshipBrodie Lee Celebration of LifeDecember 30, 20200.400.977In memory of Brodie Lee, who died on December 26, 2020. Featured segments with fellow performers paying tribute to Lee, and matches honoring Lee and his faction The Dark Order. Color commentary by Chris Jericho Special appearance by Erick Redbeard
2021 Episode Date Venue Location Rating(18–49) U.S. viewers(million) NotesNew Year's SmashJanuary 6, 2021Daily's PlaceJacksonville, Florida0.250.662The first part of a two-week New Year's special episode. Inaugural New Year's Smash event. Special appearance by Snoop Dogg Debut of Impact Wrestling's The Good Brothers (Doc Gallows and Karl Anderson) Color commentary by Chris Jericho Hikaru Shida (c) vs. Abadon for the AEW Women's World Championship Kenny Omega (c) vs. Rey Fenix for the AEW World ChampionshipJanuary 13, 20210.300.762Taped on January 7, 2021. Serena Deeb (c) vs. Tay Conti for the NWA World Women's Championship Darby Allin (c) vs. Brian Cage for the AEW TNT ChampionshipBeach BreakFebruary 3, 20210.320.844Inaugural Beach Break event.
Featured the wedding of Kip Sabian and Penelope Ford. Debut of New Japan Pro-Wrestling's Kenta Kenny Omega and The Good Brothers (Doc Gallows and Karl Anderson) vs. Jon Moxley and Death Triangle (Pac and Rey Fenix)The CrossroadsMarch 3, 20210.330.934Special appearances by Conrad Thompson, Eric Bischoff, Atsushi Onita, and J. J. Dillon. Debut of Paul Wight Shaquille O'Neal and Jade Cargill vs. Cody Rhodes and Red Velvet Tully Blanchard in-ring return and return of Shawn Spears Ryo Mizunami vs. Nyla Rose in the AEW Women's World Championship Eliminator Tournament FinalSt. Patrick's Day SlamMarch 17, 20210.280.768Taped on March 11, 2021. Saint Patrick's Day special episode. Featured the first Dynamite women's main event match. Inaugural St. Patrick's Day Slam event. Tully Blanchard and MJF introduced The Pinnacle Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. vs. Thunder Rosa in an Unsanctioned Lights Out matchBlood & GutsMay 5, 20210.421.090Featured the first-ever Blood and Guts match. It was the first time Dynamite ranked #1 on cable in the 18–49 key demographic. Inaugural Blood & Guts event. The Pinnacle vs. The Inner Circle in a Blood and Guts matchMay 28, 20210.200.526Friday airing of Dynamite (due to 2021 NBA playoffs). Go-home show for Double or Nothing. Special appearance by Eric Bischoff New AEW Women's World Championship belt awarded to Hikaru Shida Miro (c) vs. Dante Martin for the AEW TNT ChampionshipJune 4, 20210.190.462Friday airing of Dynamite (due to 2021 NBA playoffs). Debut of Andrade El IdoloJune 11, 20210.190.487Taped on June 5, 2021. Friday airing of Dynamite (due to 2021 NBA playoffs). Miro (c) vs. Evil Uno for the AEW TNT ChampionshipJune 18, 20210.200.552Taped on June 6, 2021. Friday airing of Dynamite (due to TNT coverage of the 2021 NBA playoffs). Debut of Brock Anderson Jake Hager vs. Wardlow in a Mixed Martial Arts Rules Cage FightSaturday Night DynamiteJune 26, 20210.210.649Saturday airing of Dynamite (due to 2021 NBA playoffs). Special appearance by Konnan Kenny Omega (c) vs. Jungle Boy for the AEW World ChampionshipFan Appreciation NightJune 30, 20210.350.883Dynamites return to Wednesday nights; event was referred to as "Fan Appreciation Night" to in-venue attendees and "Wednesday Night Dynamite" to television viewers. Was the final event emanating from Jacksonville, Florida, during AEW's 14 month COVID-19 residency. Color commentary by Chris Jericho Vickie Guerrero's in-ring return Miro (c) vs. Brian Pillman Jr. for the AEW TNT Championship