Shelton Benjamin set for massive first-time-ever match on AEW Fright Night Dynamite

Shelton Benjamin is slated to face a huge name for the first time in AEW following his debut. The bout will take place on Fright Night Dynamite on October 30.

The Gold Standard made his All Elite Wrestling debut a few weeks ago on an episode of Dynamite. He was introduced as MVP's business partner in The Hurt Syndicate. On Wednesday, Benjamin made his in-ring debut for the promotion, defeating Lio Rush in a one-on-one match.

Benjamin is set to take on former AEW World Champion Swerve Strickland after MVP issued a challenge on Dynamite this week. At the WrestleDream pay-per-view, Strickland and the former Intercontinental Champion had an altercation after The Realest refused to join The Hurt Syndicate.

All Elite Wrestling's X/Twitter handle officially confirmed the match between Strickland and The Gold Standard. The first-time-ever bout will take place on Fright Night Dynamite later this month.

"Swerve Strickland vs. Shelton Benjamin, The challenge was issued and accepted on Dynamite as @Sheltyb803 takes on @swerveconfident for the first time ever in #AEW! Wed, 10/30 Fright Night AEW Dynamite!"

Tony Khan welcomed Shelton Benjamin to AEW

Shelton Benjamin had an impressive showing in his singles match against Lio Rush on the latest edition of Dynamite. On the instructions of MVP, Benjamin showcased his vicious side and destroyed Rush for the win.

Following The Gold Standard's debut, Tony Khan took to X/Twitter to share an All Elite graphic and welcome him to the company.

"What an amazing debut tonight on Wednesday Night #AEWDynamite! Welcome to @TBSNetwork + @AEW, Shelton Benjamin! @Sheltyb803 is ALL ELITE!"

Only time will tell what Tony Khan has in store for Benjamin as he buckles up for his match with Swerve Strickland on Fright Night Dynamite.

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