The Ring of Honor (ROH) World Championship match between Chris Jericho (c) and Bandido at AEW Dynasty 2025 concluded with a dramatic, controversial finish, per live updates and results :
Key Highlights:
- Early Action:
- Jericho dominated early with a Codebreaker, but Bandido kicked out. Bandido used his speed to counter, executing a 60-second delayed vertical suplex and a powerbomb off the apron to the floor .
- Mid-Match Drama:
- Bandido nearly sealed the win with a frog splash and a top-rope maneuver, but Jericho countered with another Codebreaker. Jericho attempted to cheat by placing his feet on the ropes, but the referee caught the illegal move .
- Submission and Interference:
- Jericho applied the Walls of Jericho, but Bandido reached the ropes. Bryan Keith attempted to interfere, only to be stopped by Gravity .
- Controversial Finish:
- With the referee distracted, Jericho hit Bandido with a baseball bat to score a tainted pin. However, Bandido’s family alerted the referee to the weapon, prompting a match restart. Bandido capitalized, finishing Jericho with the 21 Plex to win the ROH World Championship and retain his mask .
Post-Match:
- Bandido celebrated with his family at ringside, while Jericho’s loss marked a rare title defeat .
Contradictory Report:
- One source claimed Jericho retained the title via pinfall and took Bandido’s mask, but this conflicts with the majority of reports confirming Bandido’s victory. The discrepancy may stem from confusion with another match or an error in live updates.
Final Result: Bandido def. Chris Jericho (ROH World Championship) .