AEW Dynamite rolls into Pittsburgh tonight for both the usual two-hour live show and a taping of Rampage — which is on Saturday night this week instead of Friday, thank to the NHL Playoffs.
Here are the top three things to watch for from the Steel City.
Powerhouse Hobbs defends the TNT Championship against Wardlow
Since winning the title in March, Powerhouse Hobbs has been a fighting champion, fending off challenges from both members of the Lucha Bros., among others. But now the man who he beat for the belt, Wardlow, has returned, and he’s made it clear he’d like it back.
Alas, Hobbs is unlikely to politely return it, so that means a “big, meaty men slapping meat” special. Someone please alert Big E.
Jamie Hayter and Britt Baker take on Ruby Soho and Toni Storm
Good guys need more friends. It’s one of our favorite adages here at Wrestling Junkie, as heel groups so often have the numbers game working in their favor. The Outcasts certainly have, even though they’re only a team of three.
Maybe AEW Women’s World Champion Jamie Hayter and Britt Baker don’t need more than that. They’re clearly fed up with the villainous trio, and considering tonight’s show is in Brittsburgh, they’re going to want to show out.
Jay White makes his AEW Dynamite in-ring debut
AEW turned heads by signing Jay White when so many reports suggested WWE wanted him too. NJPW fans know very well how he can go between the ropes, but the US TV audience will get its first real chance this week.
Komander wasn’t exactly the first choice many would have expected for this spot, but he’s super talented and a highlight waiting to happen. This should be fun.
Everything else promoted for AEW Dynamite tonight
- The Acclaimed and Daddy Ass go up against Daddy Magic, Cool Hand Ang and Jake Hager (and his hat) of the Jericho Appreciation Society
- Chris Jericho and Adam Cole (bay bay) have a face-to-face confrontation
- We’ll hear from FTR and The Elite, though probably not in the same segment