Bryan Danielson leaves, huge betrayal & more - 5 last-minute predictions for AEW Dynamite this week
With only a few weeks left for AEW All In, the upcoming episodes of Dynamite have become a must-see affair. Following last year's massive success, Tony Khan is laser-focused on delivering another memorable pay-per-view for the second year in a row om London.
The upcoming episode of Dynamite will further build upon the ongoing storylines in AEW. The show has a star-studded lineup, with top stars like Mercedes Mone, Hangman Adam Page, and Will Ospreay set to appear on the show.
Fans will also get to see Bryan Danielson in a special promo segment, where he will apparently address the fans about his future with the Jacksonville-based promotion. As Tony Khan and Co. continue to build excitement for All In 2024, fans cannot afford to miss the latest episode of Dynamite.
In this article, let's look at five early predictions for the upcoming edition of AEW Dynamite.
#5. Kris Statlander defeats Willow Nightingale in the CMLL World Women's Championship Eliminator match
Willow Nightingale recently made history by winning the CMLL World Women's Championship. The Babe with the Power was quite emotional after her victory, having been troubled by her recent fallout with Kris Statlander.
However, the issues between the two former best friends are far from over. After weeks of backstage brawls, the duo would clash on tonight's Dynamite, where Willow could end up losing the match.
The feud has been surprisingly very one-sided, as the 30-year-old star has constantly overcome the threat of Kris Statlander. The Babe with the Power also eliminated Statlander from the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament, denying her a shot at the AEW Women's Championship.
The Galaxy's Greatest Alien could turn the tables on her former ally by taking down the CMLL World Women's Champion in the Title Eliminator match. Stokely Hathaway could serve as a distraction for Willow Nightingale in this match, allowing her vicious opponent to take advantage.
Statlander's win will add some much-needed intrigue to her rivalry against Nightingale, which has been a bit underwhelming so far.
#4. Toni Storm crashes Mariah May's interview
Mariah May vs. Toni Storm is the hottest rivalry in All Elite Wrestling at the moment. The Glamour shocked the fans a few weeks ago on Dynamite when she brutalized The Timeless star after her triumph in the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament.
The two former allies are set for a clash at All In 2024, where Mariah May will look to dethrone her former mentor as the AEW Women's Champion. The duo were engaged in a brawl last week, where Toni Storm told her ex-mentee that she was willing to die if it meant she could make The Glamour pay for her betrayal.
The Fighting Princess is scheduled to appear in a backstage interview with Renee Paquette on this week's Dynamite. The 25-year-old star will likely open up about her motivations for her attack on Toni Storm during this interaction.
The Timeless star could make her presence felt during this interview by launching a sneak attack on her former student. It would be a great way to spice up the May vs. Storm rivalry which is already one of the best things going in AEW.
#3. The Elite costs Hangman Adam Page his match against Darby Allin
The Elite would want to forget what happened on the latest episode of AEW Dynamite: Blood & Guts. Despite their best efforts, the tyrant group could not prevent Team AEW from handing them their first major loss as a unit.
The internal struggles between Hangman Adam Page and Kazuchika Okada are what emerged as a major reason behind The Elite's shocking defeat. As The Anxious Millenial Cowboy prepares to battle Darby Allin on Wednesday night, he could find himself on the target of The Elite.
The villainous group could annihilate The Hanger behind the referee's back, allowing Darby to escape with the victory. The former AEW World Champion could particularly feel the wrath of Kazuchika Okada, who would be agitated by what happened between him and Hangman inside Blood & Guts.
The sneak attack could sow the seeds for a rivalry between Okada and Page, which could eventually culminate in a Continental Title match at All In.
#2. MJF blindsides Will Ospreay on AEW Dynamite
Will Ospreay is on the hunt for the new AEW American Champion, Maxwell Jacob Friedman. The two stars engaged in an hour-long battle on Dynamite two weeks ago, where MJF knocked out Ospreay with his ring to become the new champion.
The Aerial Assassin will have a shot at redemption against the Salt of the Earth when he takes on his arch-nemesis on his home turf at All In. The Commonwealth Kingpin will be in action on the upcoming edition of Dynamite, where he will lock horns with Lance Archer.
The Wolf of Wrestling could deal a huge blow to Will Ospreay this Wednesday night. After barely surviving a sneak attack by Ospreay last week, The Salt of the Earth could introduce the Aerial Assassin to his vicious side. MJF could brutalize the former IWGP World Heavyweight Champion on Dynamite, leaving him in the same condition as Daniel Garcia.
#1. Bryan Danielson leaves the Blackpool Combat Club
Bryan Danielson recently defeated Hangman Adam Page to emerge victorious in the finals of the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament. With this victory, The American Dragon secured himself a World Title shot against Swerve Strickland at All In 2024.
The former WWE Champion recently had a backstage encounter with Jeff Jarrett, who urged Danielson to win the AEW World Championship at all costs. As he prepares to draw curtains on his full-time career, The American Dragon will appear on tonight's Dynamite to discuss his plans with the fans.
In a shocking turn of events, Bryan Danielson could announce his official departure from the Blackpool Combat Club, handing over the reins to Jon Moxley. Now that he can no longer stick to a full-time schedule, Danielson may not want to be a liability to the group.
Moreover, the sudden exit from The BCC could allow Danielson to fully focus on his upcoming match against Swerve Strickland. With no BCC in his corner, the playing field will be even when Danielson locks horns with The Killshot at All In.