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AEW All Out Predictions

AEW All Out takes place this Sunday from the NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates, Illinois (suburban Chicago). This will be the third incarnation of AEW’s All Out PPV event from the venue (2019, 2021, 2022). The 2020 edition was held in Florida due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The site was also home to the All In PPV event which helped lead to the launch of the promotion.

SEScoops correspondents Andrew Ravens, Robert Lentini, and Ryan Droste have assembled to provide our official AEW All Out predictions.

Trios Final: The Elite vs. The Dark Order or The Best Friends

Ryan Droste: Although at the time of this publishing, The Elite’s opponent is not finalized, I’m just going to go ahead and assume it will be The Dark Order (complete with Adam Page). This is a tough one to predict. Does Page turn on the Dark Order? Do they play into Page vs. The Elite some more? Push come to shove, I’ll go with The Elite. (Prediction: The Elite)

Robert Lentini: I think The Elite will emerge victorious at All Out, no matter the opponent. Best Friends and Orange Cassidy would make fun inaugural Trios Champions. Dark Order with Hangman Page would be a cool story. I feel like Hangman Page interacting with CM Punk is much more interesting though. Kenny Omega and The Young Bucks as the first Trios Champions seems like the way to go, especially if Omega doesn’t have to do as much as he is just returning from injury. (Prediction: The Elite)

Consensus: The Elite

Wardlow and FTR vs. Jay Lethal and the Motor City Machine Guns

Ryan Droste: This will be cool to see the MCMG in AEW, but there’s absolutely no way Wardlow or FTR should even be considered to lose this match. (Prediction: Wardlow and FTR)

Robert Lentini: I feel like the TNT Champion and ROH Tag Team Champions should be doing something much more interesting at the PPV. They have to win this match. I can’t even imagine them losing it. (Prediction: Wardlow and FTR)

Andrew Ravens: This should be a great match and the perfect spot to put some shine on Wardlow, who has cooled off in recent weeks. I can understand the argument of having the heels go over if there are future plans for them, but this appears to be a one-off so let the faces go over. (Prediction: FTR & Wardlow)

Consensus: Wardlow and FTR

AEW Women’s Title: Britt Baker vs. Jamie Hayter vs. Toni Storm vs. Hikaru Shida

Ryan Droste: We know that Storm was slated to win the AEW Women’s Championship before the card was changed due to Thunder Rosa’s absence. I think that Jamie Hayter would be an interesting choice here, and I’d love to see it, but I’ll go with the original plan and stick with Storm. (Prediction: Toni Storm)

Robert Lentini: AEW was originally going to do Thunder Rosa versus Toni Storm at All Out, so I think they will just give the Interim Championship to Toni. Britt Baker makes the most logical sense as she’s still one of the only stars in the division, but I’d rather see Toni get a chance as champion at the moment and see if she can be a star as well. (Prediction: Toni Storm)

Andrew Ravens: There are only two names that make sense here, and that’s Baker and Storm. The oddsmakers are backing Storm since she was originally supposed to challenge Thunder Rosa for the title at this show. Baker could be made the champion, but I don’t see that happening unless she is going to beat Rosa to become the real champion. I’ll side with Storm and have AEW go with their original plans for a match against Rosa. (Prediction: Toni Storm)

Consensus: Toni Storm

Casino Ladder Match: Claudio Castagnoli vs. Wheeler Yuta vs. Penta El Zero Miedo vs. Rey Fénix vs. Rush vs. Andrade El Idolo vs. Dante Martin vs. TBD

Ryan Droste:A lot of this is dependent on who The Joker is of course, but of the announced lineup, Claudio is the only one I can see getting a shot at the AEW World Title right now. The ROH Champion vs. the AEW Champion would be a fun one. (Prediction: Claudio Castagnoli)

Robert Lentini: I’ve been waiting for MJF’s return since he left. It makes sense for MJF and CM Punk to meet again and Maxwell will get a future title shot if he wins the Casino Ladder match. I’ll pick MJF to return as The Joker and ensure a future shot for the AEW Championship on his first night back. (Prediction: MJF)

Andrew Ravens: I’m taking the mystery person as the joker entrant to win the match. I believe it will be MJF. AEW reportedly is bringing him back soon, and I think this would be the perfect spot as it’s a surprise that fans will like and gets him a title shot right away. (Prediction: MJF)

Consensus: Split

Bryan Danielson vs. Chris Jericho

Ryan Droste: Danielson. No deep thoughts about this one. Should be a fun match, but it’d make no sense to beat Bryan here. I hope to see him in the world title picture very soon, so he has to win here. (Prediction: Bryan Danielson)

Robert Lentini: The build to this match has centered on Daniel Garcia and whether or not he’s a pro wrestler or a sports entertainer. It has been odd to watch, but these are still two of the biggest stars in the company. Daniel Garcia is battling Blackpool Combat Club’s Wheeler Yuta on Dynamite for the ROH Pure Championship, so it will be interesting to see if he plays a factor in this match. Bryan Danielson should get the win here and start working his way back into the title picture. I still wish they gave him the AEW Championship last year. I have no want to see Bryan Danielson on the losing end of another match involving Jericho. Anarchy in the Arena was enough of that for me. (Prediction: Bryan Danielson)

Andrew Ravens: Danielson should go over here. This should be a really fun match that, I think, kicks off the show. Jericho doesn’t need the win, but Danielson feels like he needs to be reset, and a win over Jericho would do just that. (Prediction: Bryan Danielson)

Consensus: Bryan Danielson

AEW Tag Team Champions Swerve In Our Glory vs. The Acclaimed

Ryan Droste: The Acclaimed is the hotter act right now, by far, and Strickland and Lee seem like a better fit in the singles division long term. The team was fun while it lasted, but it’s time to give The Acclaimed their due and strike while the iron is hot. (Prediction: The Acclaimed)

Robert Lentini: I’m all for The Acclaimed winning the titles on Friday. They are wildly entertaining and the crowd loves them. Max Caster and Anthony Bowens have also improved greatly in the ring since they signed with the company. If Keith Lee and Swerve Strickland are going to be a tag team for years, then keep the belts on them. I just don’t think that will be the case and would love to see The Acclaimed have their moment in AEW. (Prediction: The Acclaimed)

Andrew Ravens: The Acclaimed is mega over with the fans, and I can see them going over here. Lee and Strickland are a fun tag team, but while The Acclaimed is still hot, keep the rocket burning and put the titles on them. (Prediction: The Acclaimed)

Consensus: The Acclaimed

Jungle Boy vs. Christian Cage

Ryan Droste: The long-anticipated feud between these two has had its moments, but overall it has unfortunately showcased some of Jungle Boy’s shortcomings. Matched up with one of the better talks in the modern history of the business, Jungle Boy’s microphone skills have appeared weak. Do they continue the feud or move Jungle Boy on to something else where his greatest weakness isn’t so prominent? I’ll go with Jungle Boy here. (Prediction: Jungle Boy)

Robert Lentini: This feud started off great with Christian Cage’s incredibly distasteful promos on Jungle Boy while sporting a turtleneck. However, Jungle Boy’s promos didn’t have the same energy and brought the excitement level down for the match. Jungle Boy should definitely get the win though and I also predict it will be one of the better matches of the night. (Prediction: Jungle Boy)

Andrew Ravens: There’s no reason why Jungle Boy shouldn’t win the match. Let the younger guy get a big win over a veteran and move on to something else. (Prediction: Jungle Boy)

Consensus: Jungle Boy

Ricky Starks vs. Powerhouse Hobbs

Ryan Droste: A real tossup. I think Starks can recover from a loss and you have Hobbs look strong here. (Prediction: Powerhouse Hobbs)

Robert Lentini: Ricky Starks can explain away a loss because he’s incredibly gifted on the microphone. Hobbs needs to be treated like a man named Powerhouse and win this match in impressive fashion. (Prediction: Powerhouse Hobbs)

Andrew Ravens: Honestly, this is a pick ’em, and it comes down to which star Tony Khan wants a little bit more of a push. I see more upside with Starks and would have him go over. (Prediction: Ricky Starks)

Consensus: Split

AEW TBS Champion Jade Cargill vs. Athena

Ryan Droste: Zero chance Jade loses here, nor should she. The biggest lock on the card. (Prediction: Jade Cargill)

Robert Lentini: Jade Cargill will walk out of All Out as still the TBS Champion and I’d be shocked if that wasn’t the case. Athena has been a great addition to the roster and hopefully, she can help that division as it grows. There’s no reason to hand Jade her first loss and take the title away from her right now. (Prediction: Jade Cargill)

Andrew Ravens: I don’t know who is going to be the right person to beat Jade, but at this point, she really should just be the Women’s Champion. I still have no idea why AEW introduced the TBS Title aside from Tony Khan liking championships. Athena could be the person, but I don’t think it’s time yet. (Prediction: Jade Cargill)

Consensus: Jade Cargill

House of Black vs. Miro, Darby Allin, and Sting

Ryan Droste: A tough one to pick because there hasn’t been a whole lot in the way of build. House of Black feels pretty insignificant right now. I’ll go with the babyfaces. Miro could use a strong win, Darby could use a hot streak, and Sting is Sting. (Prediction: Miro, Darby Allin, and Sting)

Robert Lentini: This is another 6-man tag that feels a bit thrown together. House of Black has never really gotten over with the AEW audience and it wouldn’t shock me if they get defeated by a random collection of talent. I’ll pick Miro, Darby, and Sting to win in a fun match. (Prediction: Miro, Darby Allin, and Sting)

Andrew Ravens: I’ll side with the babyfaces. I think House of Black needs to win here, but Sting usually goes over when he wrestles. It should be a fun match, especially when Sting gets the hot tag, and the crowd goes crazy. (Prediction: Darby Allin, Sting, and Miro).

Consensus: Miro, Darby Allin, and Sting

AEW World Champion Jon Moxley vs. CM Punk

Ryan Droste: They don’t do the quick match last week on Dynamite without having Punk win here. It’d make no sense for him to lose twice in a row, and it would seem the entire purpose of having him lose last week was so that he can regain the championship in his hometown. (Prediction: CM Punk)

Robert Lentini: CM Punk gave his rallying cry on Dynamite to the Chicago crowd at the NOW Arena and there’s no beating him now. His first title run was disastrously cut short and the company has been running in place ever since. They have to give CM Punk the title again and give him a proper run with it. Jon Moxley will get the AEW Championship again one day if he sticks around. He’s one of the biggest stars in the company but who knows how long CM Punk will be in AEW? Let’s try to get the most out of it. CM Punk wins his title back and Moxley bleeds all over the place. (Prediction: CM Punk)

Andrew Ravens: CM Punk wins. He has to win. It doesn’t make sense for them to go through all of this and not have Punk win the title. This has been a messy situation, but if AEW does go through with Punk winning, then the question remains of a trilogy happening. Perhaps that is saved for the Arthur Ashe Stadium show. (Prediction: CM Punk)

Consensus: CM Punk

Posted September 1st, 2022 in AEW. Tagged: , , .

Update on Plans for AEW All Out 2022 Main Event

During last week’s AEW Dynamite, then-World Champion CM Punk declared that he would unify his title with Interim AEW World Champion Jon Moxley, in the main event of All Out 2022.

Instead, the two had their title unification match on this week’s Dynamite, which saw Moxley destroy Punk to be crowned the AEW Undisputed World Champion.

The Main Event

With AEW’s arguable biggest match ever taking place earlier this week, this has left All Out 2022 without a main event, or so it would seem.

During Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer confirmed that despite the match announced for All Out happening on this week’s Dynamite, the plan has not changed.

“It is Punk and Moxley. I don’t know if they’re gonna add stips or whatever but that is the main event.”

Dave Meltzer

It is unclear how AEW will put Punk back in the title picture, especially with All Out just over one week away.

Punk-Moxley 2: Should it Happen?

With AEW All Out 2022 fast approaching, it makes sense that the promotion wants a main event that already has a story connected.

However, some fans have questioned whether Punk should receive a rematch so quickly after not just being beaten, but beaten decisively by Moxley.

While AEW’s story appears to be that Punk returned from his injury too soon, as seen by how little offense he got in during the title-unification match, it makes little sense that he would try again mere days after being defeated with ease.

Some have suggested that the loss on Dynamite was done to make Punk’s title win at All Out 2022 ‘bigger’ and kick off the title run that was supposed to start earlier this year prior to his injury.

In the latest AEW rankings, Hangman Page, Powerhouse Hobbs, Jay Lethal, Darby Allin, and Bryan Danielson are all in line for an AEW Undisputed World Champion opportunity.

4 Reasons CM Punk vs. Jon Moxley is More Than Just a Title Match

Posted August 25th, 2022 in AEW, News. Tagged: , , .

Strong Estimated PPV Buys for AEW Revolution 2022

Early PPV buy estimates are trickling in for last weekend’s AEW Revolution pay-per-view from Orlando, FL.

The main event saw Hangman Adam Page successfully defend the AEW World Championship against Adam Cole. The event also had CM Punk get revenge against MJF in a highly anticipated Dog Collar Match.

According to Dave Meltzer, Revolution is estimated to have sold approximately 110,000 buys on the Bleacher Report and FITE streaming services.

Factoring in buys from traditional pay-per-view providers, Meltzer believes AEW Revolution could finish in the range of 145,000-170,000 total buys.

If AEW Revolution 2022 did on the low end of estimates, with 145,000 buys, the show would still be considered a huge success. It would be the most-purchased Revolution ever and the second-most purchased PPV in company history.

AEW Revolution Historical Buys (Estimated figures by Wrestlenomics)

  • AEW Revolution 2020: 90,000 buys
  • AEW Revolution 2021: 135,000 buys
  • AEW Revolution 2022: 145,000-170,000 buys

All Out Remains AEW’s Biggest PPV of All Time

AEW All Out 2021

AEW Revolution’s early numbers are impressive. However, the company is still hoping to surpass its biggest PPV of all time, All Out. The PPV took place on Sep. 5, 2021. at the Now Arena in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. AEW heavily promoted the event with the in-ring return of CM Punk. All Out earned 205,000 buys and grossed over $10 million in revenue.

The company’s second-highest PPV is the Nov. 13, 2021 event Full Gear at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The big moment from the event was Page defeating AEW World Champion Kenny Omega for the title. The event earned 145,000 buys and four million in revenue.

If AEW Revolution does 146,000 buys, it will surpass Full Gear 2021 as the company’s second-biggest PPV ever. Although All Out remains AEW’s most successful PPV, their PPV numbers stay above 100,000.

AEW last PPV under 100,000 was Full Gear 2020 from Daily’s Place in Jacksonville, Florida, which did 85,000 buys.

Posted March 10th, 2022 in AEW, News. Tagged: , , , .

AEW All Out Results: CM Punk vs. Darby Allin, Three Stars Debut, Steel Cage Match

AEW All Out aired live on PPV from the NOW Arena in Chicago. CM Punk made his return to the ring to face Darby Allin. Kenny Omega defended the AEW Championship against Christian Cage. Britt Baker defended the AEW Women’s Championship against Kris Statlander and Miro put the TNT Championship on the line against Eddie Kingston. Young Bucks and Lucha Bros battled in a Steel Cage Match for the AEW Tag Team Championships. AEW Full Gear was announced for Saturday November 13th.

All Out Results

  1. Jurassic Express, Best Friends def. Hardy Family Office & The Hybrid 2 (Buy In)
  2. Miro def. Eddie Kingston to retain the TNT Championship
  3. Jon Moxley def. Satoshi Kojima
  4. Britt Baker def. Kris Statlander via submission to retain the AEW Women’s Championship
  5. Lucha Bros def. Young Bucks to become the new AEW Tag Team Champions
  6. Ruby Soho won the Casino Battle Royale
  7. Chris Jericho def. MJF via submission
  8. CM Punk def. Darby Allin
  9. Paul Wight def. QT Marshall
  10. Kenny Omega def. Christian Cage to retain the AEW Championship

Here are the takeaways from the PPV:

Miro Retained The TNT Title

Miro put the TNT Championship on the line against Eddie Kingston in the first match of the night. Eddie controlled the action early and Miro got out of the ring to regroup. Back in the ring, Kingston remained in control and lit up Miro’s chest with some chops. The TNT Champion backed to the corner and Kingston unloaded a flurry of chops before connecting with an Exploder Suplex that sent Miro back to the outside.

Kingston followed the champion and Miro caught him with a punch to the face. Miro launched Kingston into the barricade and delivered a kick to his face. Kingston responded with a running boot to the face and went for a Crossbody off the apron but Miro countered into a massive Powerslam.

The champ slammed Eddie into the ring post a couple times before dropping him to the floor and posing for the booing crowd. Miro brought Eddie back into the ring and started biting his hand. Eddie got in some punches but Miro connected with a massive right hand and Kingston collapsed to the mat. Miro went for the cover and then applied a Headlock in the middle of the ring.

Eddie escaped but Miro connected with a Dropkick and Kingston stumbled to the corner. Miro connected with a Splash and Kingston hit a chop to the neck. Kingston and Miro had an awkward sequence in the corner before Eddie threw the champion out of the ring.

Back in the ring, Miro and Kingston traded chops to the chest. Kingston hit two Suplexes and went for the cover but Miro powered out at two. Eddie set up for the Backfist to the Future but Miro got out of the ring. Kingston leveled him with a Suicide Dive and the action returned to the ring.

Miro went for a big boot but Eddie got out of the way and hit a Northern Lights Suplex for a near fall. Eddie went for a Splash but Miro got out of the way. Miro unloaded several forearms to the back of Kingston and hit him with a German Suplex. Kingston got right up and Miro leveled him with a Machka Kick. Miro got Kingston in the Game Over in the middle of the ring but Eddie was able to reach the ropes.

The champion couldn’t believe it and Eddie hit him with the Backfist to the Future. Kingston quickly followed it up with a DDT and went for the cover but the referee was trying to put a turnbuckle pad back on.

The referee finally realized but it was too late and Miro kicked out at two. Kingston went to slam Miro’s head into the exposed turnbuckle but the referee got in the way. Miro hit Eddie with a low blow and a running kick to the face for the pinfall victory. Miro is still the TNT Champion.

Jon Moxley def. Satoshi Kojima, Minoru Suzuki Confronted Him After The Match

Jon Moxley faced Satoshi Kojima tonight at All Out. Moxley captured the GCW Championship last night and made his way to the ring in a GCW sweatshirt.

Moxley and Kojima traded strikes to start off the match. Kojima sent Jon down with a shoulder tackle and flexed in the ring. Jon rolled out of the ring and Kojima connected with a Crossbody. Moxley battled back with a Suicide Dive that sent Kojima into the barricade.

Jon stomped on Kojima’s hand and hit him with a few knees to the face. Moxley hit some punches and Kojima responded with an absurd amount of chops to the chest in the corner. Kojima followed it up with an Elbow Drop for a two count. Moxley ducked a Clothesline and hit a Belly to Back Suplex.

Moxley went for a Suplex but Kojima blocked it. Kojima perched Moxley up on the top turnbuckle and bit the top of his head before hitting a Superplex. Kojima hit a DDT for a near fall before Moxley connected with a Suplex. Jon locked in a submission hold but Kojima got his boot on the bottom rope to break it up.

Jon connected with a forearm to the face and went for the Paradigm Shift but Kojima blocked it with a boot to the midsection. Satoshi hit a Brainbuster and went for the cover but Moxley was able to kick out at two. Moxley hit a Clothesline and applied the Bulldog Choke in the middle of the ring but once again Kojima got his foot on the bottom rope. Kojima went for a Clothesline but Moxley planted him with a DDT. Moxley followed it up with the Paradigm Shift for the pinfall victory. Moxley motioned that Kojima is crazy and bowed to him.

After the match, Minoru Suzuki made his way to the ring to a great reaction. The two started talking trash before trading punches. Moxley was bleeding from his elbow and hit an elbow to Minoru’s face that left blood on him. That fired Suzuki up and locked in the rear naked choke. Suzuki followed it up with the Gotch Style Piledriver and posed over Moxley as the crowd popped. It was later announced that they will face each other on Wednesday’s Dynamite.

Britt Baker Retained The AEW Women’s Title

Britt Baker defended the AEW Women’s Championship against Kris Statlander tonight. Rebel and Jamie Hayter accompanied Britt to the ring and Orange Cassidy was in Statlander’s corner.

Baker went for the Lockjaw early but Statlander was able to escape. Statlander went for a roll-up but Britt retreated to the ropes and the referee broke it up. Statlander held up her finger for a boop and Baker went for the Lockjaw again. Britt went to do the D.M.D. pose but Statlander broke it up and connected with the boop this time. . Statlander hit a boot to the face and made her way to the top rope.

Britt punched her in the face and hit a Neckbreaker before booting Kris out of the ring. Baker stomped on Kris on the apron and then delivered a Suplex in the middle of the ring. Kris battled back with some chops in the corner and a running knee to the face.

Statlander went for a Clothesline but Baker dodged it and hit a Slingblade. Statlander hopped up and planted Baker with a Fisherman’s Buster for a two count. Baker rolled up Statlander and then hit a DDT that spiked Kris on the mat for a near fall. Statlander went for the Big Bang Theory but Britt countered into a roll-up for a two count.

Baker slammed Statlander’s face into the turnbuckle and then made her way to the middle rope. Statlander attacked her and joined the AEW Women’s Champion on the turnbuckle. Kris went for a Superplex and it looked like Britt was about to fall to the side. Statlander showed off her power and somehow still pulled off the Superplex and made her way back to the top rope.

Statlander went for a 450 Splash but Baker got out of the way. Britt went for the Lockjaw but Statlander escaped. Kris lifted Britt up in the Electric Chair and slammed her face first to the mat. Statlander followed it up with a running knee to the face and went for the cover but the champion kicked out at the last moment. Kris went for a Standing Moonsault off the apron but Britt got out of the way. Baker then delivered a stomp off the steel steps and rolled back into the ring. Orange Cassidy fired up Statlander and Kris got back into the ring to break the referee’s count.

Statlander locked in a submission but Britt escaped and hit a boot to the face. Kris fell to the corner and Britt stomped on her several times. Baker connected with the Pittsburgh Sunrise (Panama Sunrise) for a near fall. Britt hit another Stomp and then applied the Lockjaw for the submission victory.

Lucha Bros Captured The Tag Titles In An Incredible Steel Cage Match

Young Bucks defended the AEW Tag Team Championships against Lucha Bros tonight in a Steel Cage match. Matt and Nick Jackson made their up the cage early but Lucha Bros knocked them down with a couple Dropkicks. Fenix hit Nick with a Hurricanrana and then Pentagon Jr. hit a Dropkick on Matt for a two count. Lucha Bros then hit Young Bucks with a couple Superkicks to the face.

Lucha Bros continued to dominate and sent the Young Bucks face first into the steel. Young Bucks battled back and perched Pentagon Jr. on the turnbuckle. Nick hit Fenix with a Double Stomp and then quickly delivered a Backstabber to Penta in the corner. Matt Powerbombed Fenix into the steel as Nick punted Penta’s face on the apron.

Matt went for another Powerbomb but Fenix countered and sent him into the steel. Pentagon planted Nick with a Backbreaker and then Lucha Bros went for some Superkicks but wound up kicking each other. Nick hit a Cutter on Fenix and Matt delivered a Stunner to Pentagon.

Fenix hit a ridiculous double Cutter on the Young Bucks and Penta followed it up with a slam for a two count on Matt Jackson. Fenix climbed to the top rope as the crowd chanted “this is awesome”. Nick hit a rough looking German Suplex to Fenix on the ring apron but Fenix battled back with a Dropkick.

Matt hit a Swanton Bomb on Pentagon for a near fall. Young Bucks hit Fenix with two Superkicks and Nick made his way to the top rope. Young Bucks hit a Meltzer Driver/Senton combo but somehow the Lucha Bros kicked out at two.

Matt Jackson hit both Rey and Pentagon with a low blow as Don Callis cackled on commentary. Young Bucks hit Fenix with a couple Splashes but Pentagon broke up the cover at two. Young Bucks tried to rip off their masks and then launched Fenix into the cage. Cutler threw a bag into the ring and Matt took off his shoe. He then put on a shoe with thumbtacks on the bottom of it. Matt licked the shoe like a psycho and put it on. Matt set up for a Superkick on Fenix but Pentagon slid in the way. Matt hit him with the Superkick and Nick launched Fenix into the cage.

Nick shoved Penta’s face into the sneaker and hit him with a running kick as the crowd booed. Blood poured from Pentagon’s face as Fenix stumbled into the ring. Nick hit him with a Destroyer and Young Bucks followed it up with the BTE Trigger on Penta. They went for the cover but Fenix broke it up at two. Fenix hit Matt with a Hurricanrana and perched him up on the top rope. He bashed the Young Bucks with the thumbtack shoe and hit Matt with a Tiger Driver for a two count.

Penta hit Nick with a Piledriver while Matt delivered one to Fenix at the same time. Matt and Pentagon traded punches in the middle of the ring. They battled to the corner and climbed to the top turnbuckle. Pentagon connected with an avalanche Canadian Destroyer and a thunderous “holy shit!” chant broke out in the NOW Arena.

Young Bucks and Lucha Bros traded chops in the middle of the ring. All four wrestlers were stumbling around and hitting Superkicks on each other until Matt was the last standing. They then all hopped up and hit some more Superkicks and a double Clothesline until all four were back on the mat.

Lucha Bros hit Feat Factor on Matt but Nick broke up the cover at two. Fenix leaped off the top off the cage with a Crossbody. Lucha Bros planted Nick with a Piledriver for the pinfall victory. Lucha Bros are the new Tag Team Champions. The crowd went crazy and gave the Lucha Bros a great reaction.

Ruby Soho Won The Casino Battle Royale

Hikaru Shida, Skye Blue, Emi Sakura, The Bunny, and Abadon started off the Casino Battle Royale. Skye posed for the crowd and Abadon sent her to the apron. Abadon then booted her out of the ring for the elimination. The Bunny eliminated Abadon but got sent to the corner by Sakura.

Anna Jay was the next entrant and traded punches with The Bunny. Anna connected with a kick to Bunny’s face as Kiera Hogan, KiLynn King, Diamante, Nyla Rose then entered the match. Shida eliminated Sakura and Nyla eliminated Hogan. Nyla sent KiLynn King over the top rope as well.

Nyla Powerbombed Hikaru Shida over the top rope for another elimination. Thunder Rosa entered the match and Nyla asked for a timeout. Rosa hit Rose with a Dropkick as Penelope Ford made her way to the ring. Riho and Jamie Hayer entered the match as well. Riho hit a 619 on The Bunny as Big Swole got in the ring.

Hayter eliminated Riho and Big Swole eliminated Diamante with a headbutt. Jamie Hayter threw Big Swole over the top rope and she battled with Diamante on the entrance ramp. Thunder Rosa hit Nyla with a Dropkick and hit another one to Hayter in the corner of the ring.

Tay Conti entered the match and went right after The Bunny. Red Velvet entered the match next and leveled Hayter with a Spear. Jade Cargill, Rebel, Leyla Hirsch entered the match as Penelope tried to eliminate Tay Conti in the corner. Coni escaped and Red Velvet eliminated Rebel. The Bunny and Anna Jay were eliminated and battled outside the ring. Jade Cargill eliminated Leyla by throwing her onto them.

Ruby Soho was revealed to be the joker (final entrant) and got an awesome pop from the crowd. Ruby rushed the ring and went after Jade. Cargill shoved Ruby away but Soho battled back with a kick to the face. Nyla went for a Backbreaker but Ruby escaped.

Jade planted Ruby with a massive slam and Soho crawled to the corner. Tay and Penelope battled in the middle of the ring as Jade eliminated Hayter. Jade eliminated Red Velvet and flexed. Nyla capitalized and sent Cargill over the top rope. Penelope perched Tay on the top turnbuckle and delivered some punches. Tay eliminated Penelope and posed on the apron. Nyla capitalized again and eliminated Tay.

Thunder Rosa, Nyla Rose, and Ruby Soho were the final three wrestlers remaining. Nyla planted Ruby with a Powerbomb and followed it up with a Samoan Drop on Thunder Rosa. Nyla got Ruby in the Tree of Woe but Thunder Rosa sent Rose to the apron. Thunder eliminated Nyla with a Dropkick and it was down to two.

Ruby Soho and Thunder Rosa made their way up in opposite corners of the ring. The crowd chanted for both of them as they started shoving each other. Thunder Rosa and Ruby traded chops in the middle of the ring as the crowd chanted “woo!”. Thunder Rosa hit an uppercut and some more chops. Ruby threw Thunder Rosa to the apron but she held on to the ropes. Thunder Rosa dragged Ruby to the apron and the two traded punches. Ruby hit Thunder Rosa with a knee to the face but she was able to hang on. Ruby hit Thunder Rosa with an overhead kick for the elimination to win the Casino Battle Royale.

Chris Jericho Tapped Out MJF

Chris Jericho faced MJF tonight at All Out. Chris Jericho’s AEW in-ring career would be over if he lost the match. MJF mocked Jericho’s entrance before the match to piss of the crowd.

MJF ripped up some Jericho signs in the crowd before locking up with Le Champion in the middle of the ring. Jericho and MJF traded shoulder tackles but neither would back down. Jericho sent MJF to the canvas but he hopped right up and they traded more punches. Chris went for the Walls of Jericho but MJF countered into a cradle for a two count. MJF connected with a Clothesline and Jericho rolled out of the ring.

Maxwell followed him to the outside and Jericho punched him in the face. Jericho then launched MJF into the barricade and threw a water battle at him. Chris beat MJF up some more in the crowd before the action returned to the ring. MJF took control and connected with a Suplex for a two count.

Jericho hit a Suplex of his own and followed it up with a Running Bulldog. Jericho connected with a Backbreaker and went for the cover but MJF kicked out at two. MJF hit Jericho with a Piledriver on the apron and Jericho fell to the floor. Chris made it back into the ring at 9 got back out of the ring. MJF went for a Moonsault but Jericho got out of the way. Jericho delivered a Pop-Up Powerbomb on the ring apron and the action returned to the ring.

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Jericho leaped off the top rope but MJF countered with a Codebreaker for a two count. Jericho battled back with a Lionsault and went for the pin but MJF kicked out. Jericho went for a Hurricanrana off the top rope but MJF countered with a massive Powerbomb for a two count.

MJF and Jericho battled on the turnbuckle. Jericho shoved MJF down and connected with a Codebreaker for another near fall. Wardlow made his way down the entrance ramp but Jake Hager cut him off. Hager and Wardlow traded punches and made their way backstage. MJF grabbed Floyd the bat and hit Jericho in the face with it as referee Aubrey Edwards was distracted. MJF hit Jericho with the Judas Effect and pinned him. Aubrey didn’t realize that Jericho had his boot on the ropes and another referee reversed the decision.

Justin Roberts announced that the match will continue. MJF ducked under the Judas Effect and locked in the Salt of the Earth Armbar. Jericho escaped and applied the Walls of Jericho in the middle of the ring. MJF reached for the ropes but Jericho pulled him back into the middle of the ring. MJF tapped and Jericho’s AEW in-ring career will continue. Jericho celebrated with Inner Circle after the match.

CM Punk Picked Up His First Win In AEW

CM Punk made his return to the ring to face Darby Allin tonight at All Out.

Punk took a seat in the ring and stared at Darby who was in the corner.

The bell rang and they circled each other before locking up in the middle of the ring. Darby sent CM Punk to the mat with an Arm Drag and Punk smirked. Punk went for a Headlock but Darby broke free. CM Punk leveled Darby with a shoulder tackle and Allin retreated to the corner.

Punk and Allin circled each other again before locking up again. Punk applied a Headlock but Allin countered into a Wrist Lock. CM Punk tried to roll through but Darby maintained the hold and rolled up Punk for a one count. Punk popped up and hit Darby with an elbow to the face.

CM Punk connected with a Body Slam for not even a one count and then got Allin back in a Headlock. Darby battled to his feet and leveled Punk with a Clothesline. CM Punk also hit Allin with the GTS but Darby escaped and slid out of the ring to regroup. Allin took his time getting back into the ring and locked up with Punk again.

Allin escaped a Headlock and connected with a big Arm Drag that sent Punk to the corner. Allin sped up his attack and destroyed Punk with a couple of uppercuts in the corner. Punk sent Allin to the corner and Darby took a rough bump off the ring post before crashing to the floor.

Punk brought Darby back into the ring and went for the cover but Allin kicked out. CM Punk locked in a submission hold as the crowd chanted his name. Allin reached the ropes but Punk stomped on the injured back and followed it up with a Suplex for a near fall.

CM Punk went back to work on the injured back with another submission hold in the middle of the ring. Darby battled back with elbows to the midsection but Punk turned him inside out with a running knee to the ribs. Allin tried to battle back but Punk put a stop to that with a Tilt-a-Whirl Backbreaker and then back to the Headlock in the middle of the ring.

Darby escaped again and hit Punk with a Stunner. Allin hit Punk with some strikes and then a Coffin Splash. Allin countered a GTS attempt into a roll-up for a two count. Darby quickly connected with Code Red and went for the cover but Punk kicked out at the last moment.

Allin made his way to the top rope but Punk shoved him and Darby crotched himself on the turnbuckle. Punk went for a Superplex but Allin countered into a Crossbody for a near fall. Punk connected with the GTS but Darby fell through the ropes and to the outside.

Allin made it back into the ring before the count of ten and Punk smirked in the corner. CM Punk said it was over and brought Darby to his feet. Punk hit Allin with some stiff forearms to the face and then a running knee to the face. CM Punk connected with a big Clothesline and motioned that it was time for Darby to go to sleep. Punk lifted Darby up but he just fell to the mat. Punk lifted him up for the GTS but Darby hit Punk with a bunch of elbows to the head.

CM Punk fell to the canvas and rolled to the apron. Punk got out of the ring and Darby hit him with one of those dives CM Punk wanted to avoid. Allin climbed to the top rope and hit a flipping Senton onto Punk outside the ring.

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Back in the ring, Allin climbed to the top rope and motioned it was time for Punk to go to sleep. Darby went for the Coffin Drop but Punk sat up and laughed. Punk went for the GTS but Allin countered with a cover for a two count. Punk hit a leg lariat and followed it up with the GTS for the pinfall victory.

Sting made his way to the ring after the match. Sting shook CM Punk’s hand and then they helped Darby up. Punk and Darby Allin then shook hands after the match.

Paul Wight def. QT Marshall

QT Marshall faced Paul Wight tonight at All Out. The Factory (Aaron Solo & Nick Comoroto) accompanied Marshall to the ring. Wight knocked The Factory out of the ring and hit QT with a headbutt. Paul hit QT with a big chop to the chest and Marshall stumbled to the corner. The crowd wanted another chop and Paul delivered one that echoed throughout the NOW Arena. QT hit a Dropkick and some punches to Wight’s face. Marshall hit another Dropkick but Paul kicked out so hard that QT flew out of the ring. QT went for a Cutter but Paul just threw him away. Wight hit a Back Body Drop and then hit Solo with a chop to the chest. Paul hit Comoroto with a shoulder tackle and followed it up with a Chokeslam to QT for the pinfall victory.

Omega Retained, Adam Cole & Bryan Danielson Made Their AEW Debut

Kenny Omega defended the AEW Championship against Christian Cage in the main event of All Out. Omega went for the V-Trigger but Cage dodged it. Christian went for the Killswitch but Omega blocked it. Kenny hit a Hurricanrana then sent Cage out of the ring. Omega went for a Dropkick but Cage got out of the way and hit Kenny with some chops to the chest.

Christian launched Kenny into the barricade a couple times before getting back into the ring. Cage climbed to the top rope and hit Kenny with a Splash outside the ring. The AEW Champion battled back and sent Cage flying into the steel steps. Don Callis distracted the referee and Omega out a table on top of Christian. Omega delivered a Double Stomp on top of the table and then set up another table outside the ring. Kenny tried to Suplex Christian through the table but he countered with a Suplex of his own on the floor.

Omega went for a Dropkick but Cage held onto the ropes and the champion fell to the floor. Kenny hit a Clothesline and raked Cage’s eyes before applying a Headlock. Kenny shoved his boot in Cage’s face in the corner and planted him with a Belly to Back Suplex for a two count.

Kenny shoved Christian off the top turnbuckle and to the floor outside the ring. Omega went for a Moonsault off the barricade but slipped. Kenny thankfully landed on his feet and made a joke of it. Omega then connected with the Moonsault off the barricade and rolled Cage back into the ring. Kenny went for the cover but Christian kicked out at two.

Omega launched Cage into the turnbuckle and followed it up with an Ushigoroshi for a near fall. Kenny made his way to the top rope but Christian tripped him up. Cage connected with a Hurricanrana and both men fell to the mat. Christian and Omega traded punches in the middle of the ring.

Kenny went for the One Winged Angel but Cage escaped and unloaded a flurry of punches to the champion’s face in the corner. Christian went for a Cloverleaf submission but Omega booted him away. Cage planted Omega with a reverse DDT and went for the cover but Omega kicked out at two.

Omega lured Christian in and hit him with a knee to the face. Christian hopped to the middle turnbuckle and connected with a Tornado DDT for a two count. Cage set up behind Omega and went for the Killswitch but Kenny blocked it. Omega booted Christian in the face and hit a V-Trigger against the turnbuckle.

Kenny connected with a Snap Dragon Suplex and started talking to the camera. Omega connected with another Snap Dragon Suplex and sat up with a grin on his face. Omega pointed at Cage and Christian gave him the middle finger. Omega hit a third Snap Dragon Suplex and followed it up with a V-Trigger that knocked Cage to the apron.

Omega choked Cage against the bottom rope and booted him in the midsection a few times. Kenny went for a German Suplex through the table but Christian held onto the ring ropes. Kenny then set up for a Snap Dragon but Cage hit an elbow to the face. Omega went for the One Winged Angel but Cage broke free and hit a Spear off the apron and through the table. Don Callis took off his jacket and started fanning the champion after the move.

The action returned to the ring and Christian hit two more Spears but Omega somehow kicked out at two. Cage went for a Frog Splash but Omega got his knees up. Omega tried to lift Cage up but grabbed his back in pain after going through the table. Kenny went for a V-Trigger but Cage blocked it. Omega then hit two massive V-Triggers and Christian fell to the mat. Omega went for the Tiger Driver but Cage countered into the Cloverleaf submission as Don Callis waved for someone.

Karl Anderson rushed the ring and Cage kneed him in the face. Omega went for the V-Trigger but accidentally hit Luke Gallows. Omega raked Cage’s eyes and hit him with the One Winged Angel off the top rope for the pinfall victory. Kenny Omega is still the AEW Champion. The Elite made their way to the ring after the match and celebrated with Kenny Omega.

The Elite started beating down Christian and Jurassic Express rushed the ring. The numbers game caught up to them and The Elite beat them down as well. AEW Champion Kenny Omega grabbed a microphone and claimed that nobody was on his level. Omega added that it doesn’t matter where he goes, the only people that would ever have a chance to beat him are not here, retired, or already dead.

The lights went out and Adam Cole’s theme hit. Adam was sporting an “All Elite BayBay” and made his way to the ring. Cole got into the ring and posed as the crowd chanted “Adam Cole BayBay!” and then “holy shit!”. Adam Cole hit Jungle Boy with a Superkick and did a group hug with The Elite in the ring as the crowd booed. Young Bucks gave Cole a smooch on the face and Omega said Adam was one of his best friends. Cole announced that The Elite is the most dominant faction in the history of his business and there is no chance anyone is going to stop them.

Bryan Danielson then joined the party and the crowd went insane. Danielson got into the ring and stood with Christian Cage, Jurassic Express across from The Elite. A brawl broke out and Kenny Omega retreated out of the ring. Danielson planted Nick Jackson with a German Suplex and followed it up with the Running Knee. Bryan Danielson then posed as the crowd chanted “AEW!”.

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Posted September 6th, 2021 in Results, GCW, News. Tagged: .

Ruby Soho (Ruby Riott) Makes AEW Debut At All Out

Ruby Soho, formerly known as Ruby Riott from her time in WWE, has arrived in AEW. AEW decided to book a women’s battle royal at the All Out pay-per-view event in Chicago, IL at the NOW Arena. Soho was revealed as the joker in the match to decide who would get the next title shot in the women’s division. 

The other competitors in the match included Big Swole, The Bunny, Thunder Rosa, Red Velvet, Tay Conti, Penelope Ford, Diamante, Nyla Rose, Hikaru Shida, Emi Sakura, Jade Cargill, Kiera Hogan, Abadon, Kilynn King, Lelya Hirsch, Rebel, Jami Hayter, Anna Jay, Riho, and Skye Blue. Soho made it to the final two with Rosa and ended up winning the match in her first night. 

Ruby was released by WWE a few months ago alongside other talent due to budget cuts. She became a free agent on Tuesday, August 31 when her 90-day non-compete clause with WWE expired.

After she was let go by WWE, she had kept a low profile and hadn’t done a ton of interviews. At the time, it was reported that one promoter reached out and was told Ruby wasn’t taking bookings, which was an indication she had plans to sign with a bigger promotion. 

The move to AEW was expected as back on August 4th it was reported by Fightful  that Ruby was expected to make her way to All Elite Wrestling and that’s what ended up happening.

Posted September 5th, 2021 in AEW, News. Tagged: , .

AEW All Out Final Card, Live Coverage

The card for tonight’s (Sunday, September 5, 2021) AEW All Out pay-per-view event has been finalized.

The company hasn’t officially announced the main event of this event that takes place in Chicago, Illinois at Now Arena that will air on Bleacher Report but it will most likely be CM Punk vs. Darby Allin as this marks Punk’s first match in seven years. 

As a reminder, we will be providing live play-by-play coverage of this special on Sunday evening starting at 7 PM EST. Here is the final card for the show:

Final AEW All Out Card

  • AEW World Heavyweight Champion Kenny Omega vs. Christian Cage
  • CM Punk vs. Darby Allin
  • Paul Wight vs. QT Marshall
  • Chris Jericho vs. MJF (If Jericho loses, he can never wrestle in AEW again)
  • Jon Moxley vs. Satoshi Kojima
  • AEW Women’s Champion Britt Baker vs. Kris Statlander
  • AEW Tag Team Champions The Young Bucks vs. Lucha Bros – Steel Cage Match
  • TNT Champion Miro vs. Eddie Kingston
  • Women’s Battle Royal: Big Swole, The Bunny, Thunder Rosa, Red Velvet, Tay Conti, Penelope Ford, Diamante, Nyla Rose, Hikaru Shida, Emi Sakura, Jade Cargill, Kiera Hogan, Abadon, Kilynn King, Lelya Hirsch, Rebel, Jami Hayter, Anna Jay, Riho, a surprise entrant, Skye Blue 
  • Orange Cassidy, Chuck Taylor, Wheeler Yuta, and Jurassic Express vs. Matt Hardy, Private Party, and TH2 – Pre-Show

Posted September 5th, 2021 in AEW, News. Tagged: .

AEW All Out Betting Odds

The betting odds for most of the matches that will air during the AEW All Out pay-per-view event have been released.

The card for the show that takes place on Sunday, September 5, 2021 is still taking shape. So far, nine matches have been announced for the show with four of them having a title on the line. 

However, there are no titles favored to change hands. CM Punk and Paul Wight are favored to win their AEW in-ring debuts. Punk hasn’t worked a match in seven years as his previous bout came in January 2014 at the Royal Rumble pay-per-view event. Chris Jericho is also favored to beat his arch-rival MJF. 

The favorites to win are listed as – while the underdogs are listed with +. Here are the betting odds, courtesy of Bet Online: 

  • AEW World Heavyweight Champion Kenny Omega -600 vs. Christian Cage +350
  • CM Punk -500 vs. Darby Allin +300
  • Andrade El Idolo -300 vs. PAC +200
  • Paul Wight -600 vs. QT Marshall +350
  • Chris Jericho -250 vs. MJF +175 (If Jericho loses, he can never wrestle in AEW again)
  • Jon Moxley -500 vs. Satoshi Kojima +300
  • AEW Women’s Champion Britt Baker -200 vs. Kris Statlander +150
  • AEW Tag Team Champions The Young Bucks -225 vs. Lucha Bros +165 – Steel Cage Match
  • TNT Champion Miro -400 vs. Eddie Kingston +250

Posted August 31st, 2021 in AEW, News. Tagged: .

AEW Reveals Segments for Dynamite’s Go-Home Episode Before All Out

All Elite Wrestling has revealed the segments that will take place on tomorrow’s AEW Dynamite episode.

The episode is the go-home episode for All Out, which takes place on September 5th. It will also take place at the NOW Arena in Chicago, Illinois.

AEW Dynamite 100th Episode

This week’s episode of Dynamite will mark the 100th episode of the show. Dynamite first aired on October 2, 2019. Tomorrow’s episode will be significant for the 100th episode and the last episode before All Out. AEW also announced five matches for the 100th episode. However, the promotion hasn’t revealed what the main event would be.

AEW promoted on August 29th that Chris Jericho would do an in-ring interview with Jim Ross on tomorrow’s episode. Today, AEW shared that CM Punk will also appear on the show to promote his upcoming match with Darby Allin at All Out.

CM Punk Return to Chicago

Punk will be making his return to Chicago after his debut on AEW Rampage on August 20th. As a Chicago native, Punk received a thunderous ovation from the crowd. On the August 20th episode of Rampage, he also challenged Allin to a match at All Out.

In his return, Punk said to Allin, “…You’re the first on the list. I’m going to help you because you are a daredevil and you like danger. Well, Darby Allin, there is nothing you could do that is more dangerous than wrestling CM Punk. Except wrestling CM Punk in Chicago.”

Allin has yet to do a promo on Punk, so it will be interesting to see if he will be in the segment with Punk on Wednesday.

Posted August 31st, 2021 in AEW, News. Tagged: , , .

AEW All Out Updated Card: New Title Matches Set

All Elite Wrestling has announced new matches for their upcoming All Out pay-per-view event. 

On Friday’s episode of Rampage, The Lucha Bros (Penta El Zero Miedo & Rey Fenix) defeated Jurassic Express (Jungle Boy & Luchasaurus) in the AEW World Tag Team Championship Eliminator Tournament finals.

As a result, The Lucha Bros will challenge The Young Bucks for the AEW World Tag Team Titles in a Steel Cage match at All Out. 

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It was also announced that Miro will defend the TNT Title against Eddie Kingston at All Out. 

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AEW All Out Card

The AEW All Out pay-per-view event will take place on Sunday, September 5, 2021 from Chicago, Illinois at Now Arena. All Elite Wrestling will be announcing more matches in the coming days. Here is the updated card: 

  • AEW World Heavyweight Champion Kenny Omega vs. Christian Cage
  • CM Punk vs. Darby Allin
  • Andrade El Idolo vs. PAC
  • Paul Wight vs. QT Marshall
  • Chris Jericho vs. MJF (If Jericho loses, he can never wrestle in AEW again)
  • Jon Moxley vs. Satoshi Kojima
  • AEW Women’s Champion Britt Baker vs. Kris Statlander
  • AEW Tag Team Champions The Young Bucks vs. Lucha Bros
  • TNT Champion Miro vs. Eddie Kingston
  • AEW Women’s Battle Royal: Julia Hart, Big Swole, The Bunny, Thunder Rosa, Red Velvet, Tay Conti, Penelope Ford, Diamante, and Nyla Rose

Posted August 27th, 2021 in AEW, News. Tagged: .

Rumored ‘Forbidden Door’ All Out Match In Jeopardy

One of the matches being rumored for the upcoming All Out PPV in September involves the ongoing ‘Forbidden Door’ storyline. Jox Moxley was slated to be taking on IWGP United States Champion and Japanese wrestling legend Hiroshi Tanahashi.

Moxley reportedly suggested the match to AEW owner Tony Khan a few months ago, and Khan was very receptive to bringing in Tanahashi for the contest and what will be their biggest pay-per-view to date.

It has now been confirmed that Tanahashi will be facing Kota Ibushi as part of the Wrestle Grand Slam event in MetLife Dome, Japan.

Forbidden Door

This puts the proposed match between Moxley and Tanahashi, the night after in Chicago, Illinois, up in the air.

With the current COVID restrictions, it may not be possible for Tanahashi to get out of Japan and over to the United States in time for the event. Let alone the strict quarantining rules he may have to adhere to.

Jon Moxley would cut a promo on this week’s episode of AEW Dynamite, where he slammed ‘newcomers’ to the company. Moxley would talk about how he was one of the original stars who helped build the company during turbulent times, whereas others now only come into the company because there are fans back and it is successful.

This promo may have been a backup plan for the company if the proposed Forbidden Door match isn’t possible, with a plethora of new talent making their way to AEW over the past couple of months.

Posted August 19th, 2021 in AEW, News. Tagged: , , .

Kenny Omega vs. Christian Cage Announced For AEW All Out

All Elite Wrestling has announced the likely main event for their upcoming All Out pay-per-view event, which will see Kenny Omega defend the World Heavyweight Title against Christian Cage. 

The promotion confirmed the match booking in the opening segment of Wednesday’s episode of Dynamite Omega as AEW World Tag Team Champions The Young Bucks made their way to the ring for a six-man tag team match. 

Just a few weeks into Cage’s tenure in AEW, he had several run-ins with Omega including one of their segments that ended with Christian holding the AEW World Title. Up to this point, the former WWE World Heavyweight Champion has worked nine matches under the AEW banner including a win over The Blade at the Homecoming show.

The AEW All Out pay-per-view event will take place on Sunday, September 5, 2021 from Chicago, Illinois at Now Arena.

The event is expected to begin at 8 p.m. ET and stream live on the Bleacher Report platform in the United States and FITE in International markets. All Elite Wrestling will be announcing more matches in the coming weeks. 

August 11th Men’s Rankings 

AEW World Champion Kenny Omega (6-0 in 2021, 48-12 overall)

AEW TNT Champion Miro (10-0 in 2021, 17-1 overall)

  1. Christian Cage (6-0 in 2021, 6-0 overall) 
  2. Darby Allin (15-2 in 2021, 38-15-1 overall) 
  3. Orange Cassidy (13-1-1 in 2021, 31-11-2 overall)
  4. Jungle Boy (13-2 in 2021, 53-28-1 overall)
  5. Powerhouse Hobbs (13-2 in 2021, 26-13 overall)

Posted August 11th, 2021 in AEW, News. Tagged: , , .

AEW All Out 2021 Sells Out Almost Immediately

Once again, tickets for AEW All Out sold out almost immediately.

Thursday, AEW held a ticket presale for the event, which resulted in nearly every ticket inside Chicago’s NOW Arena to sell out. Friday, the general public was given access to the remaining seats, which were also snagged incredibly quickly, selling-out the venue for the September event.

POST Wrestling reported they were told once AEW arrives in Illinois and finalize production set-up, the company may have more seats available.

According to WrestleTix, a Twitter account that posts live ticket information for numerous wrestling promotions including AEW, NJPW, and WWE, the map held 9,496 seats, with suite seats likely increasing that number. The venue’s website itself states the center has 11,800 seats.

WrestleTix also reported that the All Out sold out before the que could lighten, sharing screenshots that revealed very few seats were available before the general public sale began. Even the Trio Combo packages were mostly sold out when WrestleTix made it to the front of the ticket line.

In 2019, AEW also sold out the same venue in 15 minutes for their inaugural All Out event.

This is the third All Out in the event series, the second to be held an hour outside of Chicago in Hoffman Estates, IL. AEW will hold a total of three events at NOW Arena during the same week as All Out— including Dynamite on Wednesday and Rampage on Sunday.

AEW All Out Week begins Wednesday, Sept. 1 with Dynamite. AEW All Out 2021 takes place Sunday, Sept. 5, live from NOW Arena starting at 7:30pm EST.

Posted July 9th, 2021 in AEW, News. Tagged: .

AEW All Out Date & Location Announced

All Elite Wrestling has confirmed the date and location for its next pay-per-view event, All Out, as it will take place on Sunday, September 5th in Chicago, Illinois. The venue wasn’t confirmed, but it’s likely to be held at the Sears Centre Arena.

The promotion announced the news during Sunday’s Double Or Nothing pay-per-view event, which was the first big show to have a full crowd in attendance from Jacksonville, Florida at Daily’s Place since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

The announcement came after Andrew Zarian of the Mat Men Podcast noted on Twitter earlier in the day that All Elite Wrestling would announce the news.

AEW President Tony Khan confirmed earlier this week on the AEW Unrestricted podcast that the women’s Casino Battle Royale will return at All Out.

This marks the only match to be announced for the show thus far because it is still a few months away. There’s still no word yet on the exact competitors for it. AEW hasn’t held the women’s Casino Battle Royale since the 2019 All Out show that was won by Nyla Rose. 

AEW will be returning to live event touring on July 7th for its Dynamite event from James L. Knight Center in Miami. Going forward, AEW will be on the road every week. 

Posted May 30th, 2021 in AEW. Tagged: .

Early Estimates For AEW All Out Buy Rate

The early estimates for AEW’s All Out PPV buy rate are in. According to a report from the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the show is tracking to do around 100,000 to 110,000 buys, similar to February’s Revolution event. It is trending at slightly below May’s Double or Nothing event, however. That show was estimated at around 110,000 to 120,000 buys.

“The early estimates for the show based on streaming orders through B/R Live and FITE TV, which the company gets right away, look like the show will do numbers at the level of the February 29, 2020 Revolution, or 100,000 to 110,000 buys.”

The numbers are doing slightly better than November’s Full Gear PPV which early estimates had trending below 100,000. Last year’s All Out show was trending at around 100,000 buys as well. 2019’s Double or Nothing event was also around 100,000 buys.

The Dynamite following All Out ended up doing big ratings on TNT. The show averaged over 1 million viewers for the first time in 2020.

“Thank you very much to everyone who watched #AEWDynamite last night and made it our biggest overall audience of 2020, over 1 million total viewers, and one of our biggest numbers in the demo this year as well! We’re back on TNT with another huge card next week, please join us!” Tony Khan Tweeted.

Posted September 12th, 2020 in News, AEW. Tagged: .

Jon Moxley Retains AEW World Title Over MJF

After weeks of build, MJF finally got his chance to wrestle AEW World Heavyweight Champion Jon Moxley. 

The battle took place in the main event of the AEW All Out pay-per-view event. It was a really good match that saw them have various near fall spots. It had everything from brawling to old school spots and even blood thanks to MJF blading. 

The finish was clever as Warlow tossed in the diamond ring and distracted the referee, but it allowed Moxley to hit the Paradigm Shift for the win. The finisher was banned for the match but used anyway. 

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This feud started back on the July 29th episode of Dynamite when MJF, who is the #1 ranked wrestler in the men’s division, started a presidential election-style campaign to become the next AEW World Champion. 

While doing a “State of the Industry” address, the rising prospect stated that Moxley had failed to be a leader and that he would lead All Elite Wrestling for the next 25 years. He ended the speech by challenging Moxley to a match.

Shortly after, AEW confirmed that MJF would not only be next in line, but also challenge Moxley for the top prize in the promotion at All Out. 

What are your thoughts on retaining Jon Moxley retaining the AEW World Heavyweight Title? Was this the right call by AEW officials? Sound off in the comment section.

Posted September 5th, 2020 in AEW, News. Tagged: , , .

FTR Wins AEW Tag Team Titles At AEW All Out

Kenny Omega and Hangman Page are no longer the kings of the AEW tag team division as FTR has taken that spot. 

Omega and Page put the Tag Team Titles on the line when they battled the former WWE stars at the AEW All Out pay-per-view event. The match was long as it went about 30-minutes. 

This is where Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler beat Omega and Page for the titles in Jacksonville, Florida at Daily’s Place. This obviously marks the first time that they’ve held gold in AEW. FTR hit back-to-back double piledrivers to Page for the win.

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AEW set up this contest back on the August 27th episode of Dynamite on TNT when they held a Tag Team Gauntlet Match involving four teams to determine who will challenge for the AEW World Tag Team Championships. 

FTR won the Gauntlet match by beating best Friends (Chuck Taylor and Trent), The Natural Nightmares (Dustin Rhodes and QT Marshall) and The Young Bucks (Matt Jackson and Nick Jackson) to advance. As a result, they became the new #1 contender’s for the straps. 

Page and Omega beat SCU for the titles on the January 22nd episode of AEW Dynamite that was taped the night in the Bahamas on the Ship of Jericho on TNT.

What are your thoughts on FTR winning the AEW Tag Team Titles? Was this the right call by AEW officials? Sound off in the comment section.

Posted September 5th, 2020 in AEW, News. Tagged: , .

New Match Announced For AEW All Out, Final Card

The card for Saturday’s (September 5, 2020) AEW All Out has been finalized.

There have been some changes to the card as AEW President Tony Khan announced on Friday that Private Party vs. 3 and 4 of The Dark Order in a tag team match will now take place on the pre-show portion. 

On the flip side, Britt Baker vs. Big Swole in a Tooth and Nail Match, which is a Falls Count Anywhere cinematic match at Baker’s dentist office, has been moved from the pre-show to the main card. 

AEW All Out Card

The event is expected to begin at 8 p.m. ET and stream live on the BR Live platform in the United States. 

  • AEW World Heavyweight Champion Jon Moxley vs. MJF
  • Chris Jericho vs. Orange Cassidy – Mimosa Mayhem Match
  • AEW Women’s Champion Hikaru Shida vs. Thunder Rosa
  • AEW Tag Team Champions Kenny Omega & Hangman Page vs. FTR (Dax Harwood & Cash Wheeler)
  • Dark Order (Brodie Lee, Colt Cabana, Stu Grayson, & Evil Uno) vs. Natural Nightmares (Dustin Rhodes & QT Marshall), Matt Cardona, & Scorpio Sky – Eight-Man Tag Team Match
  • Lance Archer, Brian Cage, Ricky Starks, Darby Allin, Eddie Kingston, Penta El Zero M, Fenix, Shawn Spears, The Butcher, The Blade, Billy Gunn, Darby Allin, Santana, Ortiz, Jake Hager, Chuck Taylor, Trent – Casino Battle Royale
  • Matt Hardy vs. Sammy Guevara – Broken Rules Match
  • The Young Bucks vs. Jurassic Express
  • Big Swole vs. Dr. Britt Baker – Tooth and Nail Match 
  • Private Party vs. 3 and 4 of The Dark Order (Pre-Show)

Chris Jericho On Not Liking Orange Cassidy At First

Posted September 4th, 2020 in News. Tagged: .

AEW Has Surprises In The Works, Creative Changes Coming For The FTW Title?

We have a few more highlights from the media call that AEW President & CEO Tony Khan hosted on Thursday to promote Saturday’s AEW All Out pay-per-view. Khan discussed some title-related plans AEW has in the works, and surprises that will be revealed soon.

* Khan said he believes Saturday’s All Out event will be some of AEW’s strongest work. He’s really excited for big things that are coming over the next week, including Wednesday’s post-PPV Dynamite episode, but he couldn’t provide further details because it would spoil All Out.

He also said AEW has more surprises planned for the coming weeks, and he’s excited about those as well.

* Khan was asked about Chris Jericho’s recent comments on how Brian Cage’s FTW Title really means nothing in the company like other titles do. Khan said the FTW Title has not been booked like other titles in AEW, but he’s been working on a different kind of project that he’s excited about.

He noted that he feels great about Cage and the FTW Title, and while AEW hasn’t established that title yet, they have a lot in store for it and he’s excited for what’s to come.

You can click here for Khan’s earlier comments on the Brock Lesnar/AEW rumors, which AEW PPV did better than WrestleMania 36, and more.

You can click here for Khan’s comments on the NWA/AEW relationship, PAC being away from the company, and more.

Posted September 4th, 2020 in News, AEW. Tagged: , , .

Tony Khan On PAC’s AEW Absence, The Extent Of The AEW – NWA Relationship, Cinematic Action At All Out, More

As reported before, AEW President & CEO Tony Khan hosted a conference call earlier today with members of the pro wrestling media to promote Saturday’s All Out pay-per-view.

You can click here for Khan’s earlier comments on the Brock Lesnar/AEW rumors, which AEW PPV did better than WrestleMania 36, and more. Below are more highlights from the call:

* Khan revealed that there will be a live crowd at Britt Baker’s dentist office for the “Tooth & Nail” match against Big Swole on the All Out pre-show. The cinematic-style match was originally planned for the main card earlier this summer, but Baker hasn’t wrestled much in recent months and the change was made. He sees it as a big opportunity for both Swole and Baker, who we will see a lot more from in the next few months. He said while this will be a cinematic match, the actual pay-per-view will be wrestling-heavy and not storyline-heavy. Khan said the “Tooth & Nail” match will be great and it will be fun, and it will be free for everyone to enjoy.

* Khan said he would love to have Serena Deeb back after her match with NWA Women’s Champion Thunder Rosa on Dynamite this week, adding that they both hit a home run. Deeb received rave reviews backstage, and he was proud of them for putting on a strong performance in the second hour position that the company trusted them with. He’s very excited about Rosa facing AEW Women’s World Champion Hikaru Shida at All Out on Saturday.

* There is not a working relationship between AEW and the NWA, past the good personal relationship he has with NWA Owner Billy Corgan. They have had a strong relationship for years, before Khan got into wrestling. Khan revealed that he was introduced to Corgan by another good friend – former WWE star Chris Nowinski of the Concussion Legacy Foundation. He talked more about Nowinski and how he respects his work, and had Nowinski come to speak to the AEW roster. He sees AEW and NWA as two different companies, but he wished Corgan the best with everything he’s doing. Regarding Rosa vs. Shida, he thinks this will be one of the best matches on the card and he thought the match maked sense for both promotions when it was pitched. He believes Rosa is the perfect contender for Shida at All Out, but it was Kenny Omega who first recommended Rosa for the match. Khan agreed, called Corgan and they made it happen.

* Khan said he, and everyone else in the company, are really missing PAC, who is still in the UK due to COVID-19 travel restrictions. He believes PAC’s absence has been a great opportunity for Eddie Kingston, who he sees as a good mouthpiece for The Lucha Bros, but also one who can fit well in other roles. While it’s unfortunate that PAC can’t be here right now, it means other wrestlers are able to step up, and they have been stepping up.

Posted September 3rd, 2020 in AEW, News. Tagged: , , , , , , .

Tony Khan Talks Brock Lesnar Speculation, Which AEW PPV Was Better Than WrestleMania 36, Next AEW TV Show

AEW CEO & President Tony Khan spoke to members of the media earlier today to promote Saturday’s AEW All Out pay-per-view event. Below are a few highlights from the call:

* Khan said he “can’t comment right now” on the speculation that Brock Lesnar may be headed to AEW, if he’s talked to Lesnar or if he’s interested in bringing Lesnar in. Lesnar is now a free agent from WWE but it’s believed that he will be back to work for the company soon.

Khan said he’s been a big fan of Lesnar’s work for years, and he sees Lesnar as one of the greatest “big man workers” in the business. He also doesn’t think people talk enough about how Brock is a great worker. Khan added that he has a significant amount of respect for Lesnar, but he can’t comment on the speculation or interest right now.

* He said he believes the AEW Double Or Nothing pay-per-view in May “kicked the crap out of” WWE WrestleMania 36 in April. He talked about how both companies were dealing with different circumstances due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but he believes AEW promoted their event better, and produced a better product.

* Khan promised that the new one-hour AEW TV show will premiere some time in the next year. He does not have an exact date and said they still have a lot of work left to do, including market research testing. The COVID-19 pandemic led to a lot of plans getting delayed, but the second AEW TV show is still in the works.

Stay tuned for more highlights from Khan’s media call.

Posted September 3rd, 2020 in AEW, News. Tagged: , , .

Broken Rules Match Announced For AEW All Out

All Elite Wrestling has announced a new match for their upcoming All Out pay-per-view event and it’s certain to be an extreme one. 

It was confirmed on Monday night that the bout between Matt Hardy and Sammy Guevara will be a Broken Rules Match. This comes after the two stars have been in a heated feud on television and even on social media. 

The heat was turned up when Hardy got busted open when he took a chair shot to the face a few weeks ago. Fast forward to last Thursday’s episode when Guevara was bloodied during a Tables Match against Hardy.

https://twitter.com/sammyguevara/status/1300579243429179392

AEW All Out Card

The AEW All Out pay-per-view event will take place on Saturday, September 5, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida at Daily’s Place.

  • AEW World Heavyweight Champion Jon Moxley vs. MJF
  • Mimosa Mayhem Match: Chris Jericho vs. Orange Cassidy
  • AEW Women’s Champion Hikaru Shida vs. Thunder Rosa
  • AEW Tag Team Champions Kenny Omega & Hangman Page vs. FTR (Dax Harwood & Cash Wheeler)
  • Dark Order (Brodie Lee, Colt Cabana, Stu Grayson, & Evil Uno) vs. Natural Nightmares (Dustin Rhodes & QT Marshall), Matt Cardona, & Scorpio Sky – Eight-Man Tag Team Match
  • Darby Allin, Lance Archer, Brian Cage, Ricky Starks, Pentagon Jr, Rey Fenix, The Butcher, The Blade, Eddie Kingston – Casino Battle Royale
  • Matt Hardy vs. Sammy Guevara – Broken Rules Match

AEW Dynamite Viewership Up For Thursday Show, Dips In 18-49 Demo

Posted August 31st, 2020 in AEW, News. Tagged: .

AEW All Out Predictions

AEW returns to the pay-per-view arena this weekend, as All Elite Wrestling presents their ALL OUT event from the Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates, Illinois on Saturday, August 31st.

The show will feature the crowning of the inaugural AEW World Champion and the unveiling of the AEW Women’s World Championship belt.

In the headline spot for Saturday’s highly-anticipated event is Chris Jericho vs. “Hangman” Adam Page in one-on-one action to determine the first-ever World Champion in AEW history.

Supporting the main event at ALL OUT will be Kenny Omega squaring off against late-replacement PAC.

PAC, formerly known as Neville during his WWE days, fills in on short-notice for Jon Moxley after the former WWE Superstar known as Dean Ambrose came down with a vicious bout of MRSA in his elbow.

Closer Look At AEW ALL OUT Undercard

Also on tap for AEW ALL OUT main card this weekend is Cody vs. Shawn Spears, The Lucha Bros vs. The Young Bucks in a Ladder Match for the AAA Tag-Team Championships and The Dark Order vs. Best Friends with the winning team earning a bye in the first-round of the AEW World Tag-Team Championship Tournament.

Additionally, Darby Allin vs. Joey Janela vs. Jimmy Havoc in the “Cracker Barrel Clash,” Riho vs. Hikaru Shida in women’s action and a six-man tag-team match pitting Luchasaurus, Jungle Boy & Marko Stunt vs. SoCal Uncensored is advertised for the card.

AEW ALL OUT “Buy-In” Pre-Show & Round Table Notes

AEW ALL OUT will also feature a “Buy-In” pre-show.

The show leading into the main card currently features two advertised matches — Private Party vs. Angelico & Jack Evans and the 21-Woman Casino Battle Royale with the winner advancing to the inaugural AEW Women’s World Championship bout on the debut episode of AEW On TNT on Wednesday, October 2nd.

As is the case before every major pay-per-view event, SEScoops.com compiles a handful of pro wrestling journalists to provide their in-depth insight and analysis into each match scheduled on the card in our SEScoops.com Predictions Roundtable feature.

Joining us for this AEW ALL OUT installment will be veteran staff writers Ian Carey, Andrew Ravens and Jeff Moss.

Without further adieu, let’s take a look at our official AEW ALL OUT Predictions.

21-Woman Casino Battle Royale (Pre-Show)

Ian Carey: This is tough, especially considering we don’t know all the participants. Awesome Kong seems like the safest pick, however. She’s popular, she looks larger than life, and she’s a key character on a hit Netflix series which just released its newest season. Expect many talented wrestlers to get some time to shine in this match but in the end, Kong has to be the favorite, though how likely it is she’ll win is not clear. (Prediction: Awesome Kong)

Andrew Ravens: AEW has done a great job of loading up this battle royal with some fun names. It’s no secret that I am a big fan of Britt Baker although I don’t see her winning this match despite the fact that she could be the real star of this division. It’s a battle royal so expectations should be kept low. I have Nyla Rose being an upset winner. (Prediction: Nyla Rose)

Jeff Moss: Like the Male version of the Casino Battle Royal, this one is hard to call because we don’t know everyone in the match. I’d have to say that of the announced participants, Brandi Rhodes would be a front runner in that I feel like she should be in the October 2nd match for the Women’s Title in some way. Jazz, Ivelisse and Britt Baker all make perfect sense as winners as well. Given that I don’t know how the other participant(s) of the Oct 2nd match will be determined, I suspect it’s an unannounced entry that wins here. (Prediction: Unannounced Entry)

CONSENSUS: 1-Awesome Kong, 1-Nyla Rose, 1-???

Private Party vs. Angelico & Jack Evans (Pre-Show)

Ian: I think Angelico and Evans will win the match but the commentary team will focus on how much potential Private Party has. Evans and Angelico are an established team and Jack Evans on the mic can keep them heels in any situation. I expect Evans and Angelico to get the crowd against them and then cheat to win, building sympathy for Private Party. (Predictions: Angelico & Jack Evans)

Andrew: Private Party all the way. Evans and Angelico are a fun tag team but I see more potential in Private Party as a top tag team under the AEW banner. Private Party should be booked as near the top of the division. Thus, Private Party goes over. (Prediction: Private Party)

Jeff: I love watching Angélico and Jack Evans work, so I’m pretty stoked for this match. That said, aside from getting a bit of momentum (Copyright & Trademark WWE) heading into TV, the winners of this match are pretty inconsequential. So with that in mind, I’ll take Angélico and Jack Evans. (Prediction: Angelico & Jack Evans)

CONSENSUS: 2-1, Angelico & Jack Evans

Luchasaurus, Jungle Boy & Marko Stunt vs. SoCal Uncensored

Ian: SCU will get the win in this fun trios match which will likely have a lot of comedy in it. If you notice, we’ve got no librarians and no Michael Nakazawa on the preshow here so I expect AEW to get all their silliness out in this match. Despite his popularity, I’m expecting Marko Stunt to eat the pin in this match as AEW attempts to build SCU into one of their top tag teams. With the tag tournament coming up, Stunt likely will be the 3rd man out from the A Boy and his Dinosaur team, which makes him taking the pin in this match the most likely result. (Predictions: SoCal Uncensored)

Andrew: With this being such a late short notice match, this has a ton of potential to be a really fun match and one that I am looking forward to seeing. Luchasaurus, Jungle Boy, and Marko Stunt have been on the independent scene for a few years now but are unknown to the masses. That changed at the last AEW show and they put on one heck of a match. I expect nothing less. With that being said, it’s a pick em so I have SCU getting the win. (Prediction: SoCal Uncensored)

Jeff: Jungle Boy. I’m going to pick Jungle Boy in every match he’s in until it pays off. I love that guy. SCU are an awesome team and have proven so in a million matches, but Jungle Boy RIDES TO THE RING ON A LUCHASAURUS WHO’S ALSO HIS PARTNER. (Prediction: Luchasaurus, Jungle Boy & Marko Stunt)

CONSENSUS: 2-1, SoCal Uncensored

Riho vs. Hikaru Shida

Ian: The winner of this match will face the winner of the Casino Battle Royale on October 2nd for the AEW Women’s Championship. Riho’s stock with the company seems like it’s higher than Shida’s. Riho is Omega’s former tag partner in DDT and seems to be someone AEW wants to feature in their Joshi matches. The winner here will really depend on who wins the Casino Battle Royale, however. (Prediction: Riho)

Andrew: This should be a solid match but I don’t think AEW has done a great job of explaining the back stories of these two stars. Personally, and I think a lot of people would agree with this, but I have no interest right now in seeing this contest. It’s just a match on the card. In a real pick em, Riho goes over. (Prediction: Riho)

Jeff: These are two wrestlers who will definitely wrestle a wrestling match that will be seen by the audience in attendance and on PPV. The winner of the match will for sure be the one who beats their opponent. It will be enjoyed by some, but perhaps not enjoyed by others. Possibly. Beyond that, I got nothing. But I’m told I can’t just put “ ¯_(?)_/¯ ” for my prediction, sooooo…. (Prediction: Hikaru Shida)

CONSENSUS: 2-1, Riho

Darby Allin vs. Jimmy Havoc vs. Joey Janela (Cracker Barrel Clash)

Ian: The Cracker Barrel Clash could be the show-stealer for fans who like plunder and hardcore matches. This is a toss up, honestly but I feel Janela needs the win more than anyone else. Janela could use a win as he’s lost in every match he’s had in AEW so far. Jimmy Havoc seems like he could lose every match and it wouldn’t impact him much so I don’t expect him to win. Darby Allin could use a win but his draw against Cody was basically that. I’m picking Janela here but wouldn’t be surprised to see Allin win this either. (Prediction: Joey Janela)

Andrew: Well isn’t this a pick em match. I don’t see how Havoc winning will do anything so it comes down to Allin and Janela. Both guys have so much potential and either could win here but I think AEW has more stock in Janela right now although I think Allin will be the bigger star among them. (Prediction: Joey Janela)

Jeff: (I will NOT call it a Cracker Barrel Clash… unless it’s IN a Cracker Barrel). Should be a good one as all three men are known for doing whatever it takes to win. I’m pretty into the idea of three guys being mad at each other about losing a wrestling match settling it with another wrestling match (Jesus, has watching WWE for so long actually made that concept something NOVEL in wrestling?) and it should get the crowd whipped into a frenzy. I have no idea why, but my guy is telling me Jimmy Havoc ends up with the win. (Prediction: Jimmy Havoc)

CONSENSUS: 2-1-0, Joey Janela

Shawn Spears vs. Cody

Ian: Spears needs the win more than Cody does. We’ve watched Spears as Tye Dillinger lose and lose and lose again in other promotions, it wouldn’t make sense for him to drop his first single’s match in a new promotion. Cody can lose, Cody’s fairly untouchable. Spears needs a little boost right now. Receiving Tully Blanchard as a manager is a good start to his push and beating Cody will help even further. (Prediction: Shawn Spears)

Andrew: Rhodes is the bigger star and the babyface going into this match. With history saying that Rhodes should get his revenge on Spears, I think it’s a pretty clear booking decision by AEW. Spears has done a great job of reinventing himself as a heel and could be a solid star going forward. While Rhodes should go over, you can’t rule out a surprise outcome. (Prediction: Cody Rhodes)

Jeff: A grudge match brought on by a devastating chair shot to the head! (I know the story, don’t @ me). Newly-married Spears is coming off a gruelling honeymoon and has the legendary Fifth-Greatest (of the original Four) Horseman in his corner. This’ll be Spear’s biggest match to date since leaving WWE, so I expect him to win here. Cody is an established star, but Spears, even though most of the audience knows him, needs to get a win here to show he’s a force to be reckoned with. (Prediction: Shawn Spears)

CONSENSUS: 2-1, Shawn Spears

Kenny Omega vs. PAC

Ian: Kenny Omega has to win this match. PAC is no longer the Dragon Gate champ and can lose in other promotions again so the issue which impacted Double or Nothing won’t apply here. Omega has a big rivalry with Jon Moxley pending in AEW and it’s unlikely the promotion has him lose in a match with little build-up and no chance of his rival interfering. (Prediction: Kenny Omega)

Andrew: This is one of the hardest picks of the entire card because both guys have big status’ and the promotion will want to keep them looking as strong as possible coming out of this show. I think PAC losing here won’t hurt him as many might think. I also see AEW booking Omega vs. Jericho for the AEW World Title at a later date potentially at their final 2019 PPV event. Thus, Omega should go over. (Prediction: Kenny Omega)

Jeff: Everyone was bummed to hear that Jon Moxley wouldn’t be able to take on Kenny Omega. But if you’re looking for a replacement, PAC ain’t a bad choice! Also not a bad way to debut PAC in AEW. This is the match of the night for me, which is saying a lot since it has had almost no build due to time constraints. As for a winner, I’m going with Kenny Omega. It makes more sense to keep him hot until Mox is able to come back and the two of them can tear up TNT. (Prediction: Kenny Omega)

CONSENSUS: 3-0, Kenny Omega

The Dark Order vs. Best Friends (AEW Tag-Tourney First-Round Bye)

Ian: The Dark Order should take this match and be granted a bye to the second-round of the upcoming tag title tournament. It’s too early for the Dark Order to lose as it does appear AEW wants to build them up as a heel team in the division. Fans know and like the Best Friends but don’t seem as knowledgeable regarding the former Super Smash Bros. It seems unlikely that AEW has them lose straight up here. (Prediction: The Dark Order)

Andrew: Best Friends are a more well-known team compared to The Dark Order. This should be one heck of a match but I see more upside with The Dark Order as AEW is gonna want a babyface vs. heel dynamic in the finals of this tournament. I have The Young Bucks making it to the finals so The Dark Order has to go over here. (Prediction: The Dark Order)

Jeff: Winners receive a first round bye in the AEW World Tag Team Championship tournament. Given how stacked this Tag Team Tournament is going to be, having a bye in the first round is a huge advantage. The Best Friends have really impressed me in their AEW matches, so I’m thinking them taking this one and getting the Bye would be great. After all, these teams could face each other again in the tournament brackets, so let’s give it to the Best Friends and light a fire under the Dark Order. (Prediction: Best Friends)

CONSENSUS: 2-1, The Dark Order

Lucha Bros (C) vs. Young Bucks (AAA Tag-Title Ladder Match)

Ian: To fans who have not been following AAA as well, this rivalry seems incredibly one-sided. The Bucks won at Double or Nothing and Fyter Fest, so if they win again here it’s not going to make the Lucha Bros look like title threats in the upcoming tag team title tournament. The Bucks have yet to lose in AEW but I think All Out is where they take their first L. (Prediction: The Lucha Bros)

Andrew: Their match at Double or Nothing was great and this could be the match that ends up stealing the show. Throw in the fact that this will be a ladder match with some insane moves could prove to be one of the best matches of the year and that’s a bold statement to make. With the AAA titles on the line, I don’t see a reason as to why Young Bucks should hold the titles any longer considering they will be exclusive to AEW. Lucha Brothers go over. (Prediction: The Lucha Bros)

Jeff: This match is going to be a banger! We all know what these guys are capable of, and I’ve loved just about every match they’ve had over the last few months over the AAA Titles. As for this match though, I can’t see the Bucks heading into a weekly TV show with another promotions tag straps (especially with the AEW tag titles as a primary focus as the kick off the TNT show) so I’d expect the Lucha Brothers to retain here, in what is sure to be a great match. (Prediction: The Lucha Bros)

CONSENSUS: 3-0, The Lucha Bros

Chris Jericho vs. “Hangman” Adam Page (AEW World Title)

Ian: AEW is doing their best to make you believe Hangman Page has no chance in this match. On recent shows, he’s been portrayed as injured and barely able to eek out a win over Kip Sabian, somebody many AEW fans have little experience watching. AEW may be doing this so that Page winning is a total shocker or they are doing this so that somehow they can make it believable during the match that Page could win. In the end, they just aren’t going to put that belt on Page yet and maybe not for a few years. That belt is going on Jericho. (Prediction: Chris Jericho)

Andrew: As much as I would like to see Page become the top champion, I don’t think it’s his time and especially going up against the biggest name that AEW has right now. Yes, having a former WWE star be their first champion isn’t the great thing to do but in this situation, it will help them more than hurt them just starting out. Page should be showcased in this match and be a bigger star coming out of it. It’ll be interesting to see how long Jericho stays champion. (Prediction: Chris Jericho)

Jeff: It’s exciting as hell to be in on the ground floor of a World Title that means something again. It reminds me a lot of how the NXT title still feels important in that promotion. This is going to be a straight up fight though, with Jericho somehow still doing the best work of his career and Page able to match him every step of the way. In the end, it makes more sense to me to put the inaugural title on Page. It fits with the “newness” of AEW and gives Jericho a reason to continue heeling it up so excellently. It’ll be weird to have two Wednesday night shows with “Adams” as champions. But I’ll take it. (Prediction: “Hangman” Adam Page)

CONSENSUS: 2-1, Chris Jericho

AEW ALL OUT Predictions Outro

What do you think about Ian, Andrew and Jeff’s picks for Saturday’s matches? How do their above picks compare to yours? Let us know by sharing your own AEW ALL OUT predictions in the “Comments” section below.

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Posted August 29th, 2019 in Features, AEW, News. Tagged: , , .

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