Key Highlights
- AEW World Champion MJF will defend his title against ROH World Champion Bandido at Maximum Carnage.
- Kenny Omega returns to AEW after a four-year absence, aiming for the AEW World Championship again.
- A Trios Match features Thekla, Skye Blue, and Julia Hart taking on AEW Women’s World Champion Kris Statlander and her team.
- A 4-Way Tag Match will determine which team gets a future shot at the AEW World Tag Team Championship.
AEW Dynamite Maximum Carnage: The Show Must Go On!
The All Elite Wrestling (AEW) Dynamite event, titled “Maximum Carnage,” is set to heat up on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. This exciting show promises a lineup of intense matches and rivalries that fans won’t want to miss.
MJF vs. Bandido: The AEW World Championship Showdown
The main event of the evening will see AEW World Champion MJF defend his title against ROH World Champion Bandido. Both champions have their reasons for this high-stakes clash, with Bandido winning a Dynamite Diamond Ring battle to earn his shot at the crown. Will MJF maintain his reign or will Bandido make history by becoming both AEW and ROH World Champion?
Kenny Omega Returns: The King Is Back
It’s been over four years since Kenny Omega last held the AEW World Championship, and he hasn’t forgotten that feeling. At the AEW Worlds End event just two weeks ago, Omega sent a message to MJF about his desire for a rematch. Now, as Omega makes his return at Maximum Carnage, fans are eager to see if he can reclaim the title he once held so dominantly.
AEW Women’s Trios Match: Toxicity and Friendship
The AEW Women’s World Champion Kris Statlander faces a trio of formidable opponents in Thekla, Skye Blue, and Julia Hart. This match is not just about the title; it’s also a test of friendship versus rivalry. Following a recent defeat to Nightingale for the TBS Title, Statlander has taken on a more aggressive stance against these opponents. The Trios Match promises an intense battle filled with gold-trimmed action.
4-Way Tag Team Match: More Than Just Gold
In a 4-Way Tag Team Match, the Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson), GOA (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona), JetSpeed (Speedball Mike Bailey and The Jet Kevin Knight), and Mark Davis and Jake Doyle of the Don Callis Family will battle it out. This match is crucial for any team eyeing a future shot at the AEW World Tag Team Championship, but it’s also steeped in preexisting tensions that could affect their focus.
Complete AEW Dynamite Maximum Carnage Preview
The show kicks off with MJF vs. Bandido, setting the tone for what promises to be an electrifying evening of wrestling. Kenny Omega’s return adds a layer of anticipation as he seeks his title once more.
The AEW Women’s Trios Match and 4-Way Tag Team Match ensure that there’s plenty of action on both the women’s side and in tag team divisions.
Don’t miss out on all the excitement at TBS, starting at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT tonight from Phoenix, Arizona. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or new to AEW, this event has something for everyone!
Note: All information provided is exact as of January 14, 2026, and includes dates, names, and details unchanged from the original article.