In a jaw-dropping turn of events, an unexpected name emerged victorious in AEW’s groundbreaking first-ever Women’s Blood & Guts match, leaving fans buzzing with excitement and debate. But here’s where it gets controversial: Was this the right call, or did AEW miss the mark in their historic debut? Let’s dive in.
Tonight’s (Nov. 12) Dynamite kicked off in Greensboro, North Carolina, with a match that showcased the raw intensity of AEW’s women’s division. This wasn’t just any match—it was the first-ever six-on-six Blood & Guts, AEW’s version of the legendary Dusty Rhodes’ War Games, also known as The Match Beyond. And trust me, it lived up to the hype.
The heels gained the early advantage, a strategic move that’s become a staple in these matches (something I used to take for granted, but now, with 3-4 of these a year, it’s hard to ignore). Julia Hart was the first to enter after Skye Blue, her Sister of Sin, clashed with Willow Nightingale. By the time Hart stepped into the cage, Blue was already bloodied from Nightingale’s relentless assault against the steel structure. And this is the part most people miss: The brutality wasn’t just physical—it was psychological, setting the tone for the chaos to come.
Harley Cameron entered next, dominating the Sisters until Thekla, the third member of the Triangle of Madness, joined the fray. The action escalated with Jamie Hayter, Megan Bayne, and Women’s World Champion Kris Statlander entering the cage. A brutal brawl between Statlander and Bayne led us into a commercial break, but the real fireworks began when Mercedes Moné, Statlander’s Full Gear challenger, arrived with her Belt Boys™. Moné delivered a devastating Ultimo DDT, slamming Statlander onto one of her titles, and armed her teammates with belts for added mayhem.
Mina Shirakawa brought a barbed-wire bat to the mix, while Marina Shafir entered with pure MMA precision. Timeless Toni Storm made her dramatic entrance, grabbing broken glass and unleashing Taipei Deathmatch-style chaos on Shafir as the match reached its climax. But here’s the kicker: Skye Blue’s moment was cut short by a poorly-gimmicked table, a detail that sparked heated debates among fans.
The match’s turning point came when the Triangle of Madness restrained Storm, allowing Shafir to twist Shirakawa into submission. Storm ultimately tapped out to protect her friend, but not before Shafir smashed a mirror over her head and stomped Mina with a glass-covered foot. Bold prediction: Could this be the start of a major Marina Shafir push? If booked correctly, it could be a game-changer. And based on tonight’s performance, AEW might just pull it off.
What’s your take on Shafir, Bayne, Moné, and the Triangle of Madness’ victory? Do you think AEW nailed it, or did they drop the ball? Let us know in the comments below. For complete results from tonight’s Blood & Guts edition of Dynamite, check out our live blog here: https://www.cagesideseats.com/aew/393313/aew-dynamite-live-streaming-results-oct-29-2025-fright-night-full-gear-challengers-womens-tag-tournament.
