Ricochet turns heel on AEW debut, Goldberg gets attacked - 5 Possible game-changing surprises for All In
The second edition of AEW All In will emanate from Wembley Stadium, London, on August 25, 2024. After a historic pay-per-view last year, Tony Khan will look to recreate the magic of All In 2023 when the company heads to the United Kingdom later this year.
The previous installment of AEW's most successful annual pay-per-view was headlined by the legendary world title bout between Adam Cole and MJF. Since then, the Jacksonville-based promotion has acquired a plethora of prominent international stars, who are scheduled to appear at the London pay-per-view in August.
All In 2024 will serve as the litmus test for Tony Khan's proficiency as a booker. After putting together the most-attended pay-per-view in wrestling history, it will be interesting to see how TK outshines that feat this time around.
In this article, let's look at five game-changing surprises Tony Khan can book to make All In a memorable affair.
#5. Ricochet turns heel on debut, attacks Will Ospreay
After officially finishing up with his WWE deal, Ricochet is expected to pop up in All Elite Wrestling anytime soon. However, Tony Khan may consider holding on to Ricochet's debut till the All In pay-per-view, where The One and Only could eventually confront his infamous rival, Will Ospreay.
While The Future of the Flight is expected to begin his AEW journey as a babyface, Khan could pull off a major swerve by turning him heel upon his arrival. Having been a babyface in WWE for years, a heel turn would be the perfect way for Ricochet to ascend to the next level.
The former WWE United States Champion could go face-to-face with the Aerial Assassin in Wembley Stadium after the latter successfully retains his AEW International Championship.
In a shocking turn of events, Ricochet could rock Ospreay with a low blow in front of his home audience, an act that would instantly establish him as a despicable heel. It would be a genuine moment of surprise for the fans worldwide, who would have expected Ricochet to show up as a babyface.
#4. Tony Khan announces a new deal with Warner Brothers Discovery
All Elite Wrestling's media rights contract with Warner Brothers Discovery is nearing its expiration date. While the negotiations for a possible new deal are still going on, Tony Khan remains hopeful of AEW retaining its place on the WBD television network.
If the Jacksonville-based promotion eventually gets its hands on a new TV deal, All In would serve as the perfect platform for Tony Khan to make this huge revelation about AEW's future. The important announcement will help All Elite Wrestling change the narrative about its recent struggles in the ratings, while also sending a direct message to WWE.
With almost 80,000 fans set to be a part of All In, Wembley Stadium is bound to erupt if Tony Khan announces the promotion’s triumph in its negotiations with the WBD network.
#3. Jamie Hayter costs Britt Baker her TBS Championship match against Mercedes Mone
Britt Baker is set to go to war with Mercedes Mone at All In 2024. It will be a battle of supremacy, where the winner will establish herself as the true face of the women's division.
The CEO vs. The D.M.D. is probably the biggest women's match Tony Khan could book for All In Wembley. As neither of the two stars can afford a loss at the moment, it will be interesting to see how the AEW CEO solves this creative puzzle. However, Khan may also have a few tricks up his sleeve.
Although Britt Baker is now back on television, fans still have no information regarding Baker's trusted ally, Jamie Hayter. The ever-shiniest striker was last seen on AEW programming in May 2023, when she lost her AEW Women's Title against Toni Storm.
The 29-year-old star has remained on an injury break since then, with no definite update about her return to All Elite Wrestling. Following a long hiatus from pro wrestling, Jamie Hayter could finally make her much-awaited return to the squared circle in shocking fashion.
Hayter could show up at AEW All In to assist Britt Baker, only to eventually turn her back on The Doctor. Hayter could show her true colors by taking out the D.M.D. in this match, allowing The CEO to retain her TBS Championship.
It will be the perfect way to set up a heated rivalry between Baker and Hayter, which had been teased numerous times during the latter's run as the AEW Women's Champion.
#2. Goldberg debuts in All Elite Wrestling, gets attacked by Wardlow
Goldberg has been quite vocal about his desire to have a proper retirement match. The WCW Legend was last seen during WWE Crown Jewel 2022, where he unsuccessfully challenged Roman Reigns for the Universal Championship.
While WWE is infamous for underutilizing the veterans of the past decades, AEW has done an exceptional job in giving many iconic legends the respect that they deserve. Following Sting's historic retirement at Revolution, Goldberg might be tempted to have a final run in the Jacksonville-based promotion.
The Icon could send shockwaves across the wrestling industry by making his official AEW debut at All In. The former Universal Champion could feature in a promo segment during the show, where he could inform the fans about his motivations and future plans.
In an unexpected turn of events, the 57-year-old veteran could be blindsided by The Undisputed Kingdom's Wardlow, setting up an exciting encounter between the two behemoths.
After years of bad booking, a match against the WWE Hall of Famer would certainly help Wardlow revitalize his career. As for Goldberg himself, he would surely earn the goodwill of the fans if he puts over a young superstar on his way out.
#1. Hangman Adam Page dethrones Swerve Strickland at AEW All In
After a short hiatus from the squared circle, Hangman Adam Page returned to AEW programming on the latest episode of Dynamite. Moreover, The Anxious Millennial Cowboy took down Jeff Jarrett in the quarterfinals of the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament to advance into the next round of the competition.
Having returned with an aggressive demeanor, it wouldn't be surprising if The Hanger goes all the way in the Owen Hart Cup. The historic victory will secure Hangman Page a World Title shot at All In, where he could finally settle his score with Swerve Strickland.
While the fans expect Will Ospreay to take the title off The Killshot, the creative team may have some other plans in the store. In a major swerve, Hangman Adam Page could dethrone his arch-rival inside Wembley Stadium to avenge his previous shortcomings against Strickland.
If The Hanger manages to outsmart The Killshot at All In, it will mark one of the biggest title changes in AEW history. It will also be a feel-good moment for The Cowboy, who had a disastrous run the last time he held the AEW World Title.