Zilla Fatu made his WWE debut during the August 11 NXT episode, attacking Grayson Waller and Cruz Montana and forcing their NXT Championship #1 contender’s match to end via no-contest.

The Anoa’i family member officially signed with the NXT brand during the August 18 show, during which Robert Stone added Zilla Fatu to the NXT Championship match at Heatwave, with Tony D’Angelo now to defend his gold against, Grayson, Cruz and Zilla.

Stone took to Twitter to comment on Zilla Fatu’s upcoming WWE in-ring debut, writing:

To sign a BIG time talent ya gotta make a BIG time offer.

@Zillafatu gets an NXT Title match in his 1st match! Heatwave just got hotter.

Pointing out the historical significance of Zilla Fatu’s inclusion, Robert Stone later wrote:

GM’ing at @WWENXT means constantly thinking outside the box to make Tuesdays the best they can be.

Which means sometimes, ya gotta make history.

Sure, it’s happened in WCW. But in WWE, correct me if I’m wrong, @Zillafatu will be the first competitor ever to have their first match be for a top championship.

Many fans were quick to point out that Ethan Page actually challenged for Trick Williams’ NXT Championship at Battleground 2024 in what was All Ego’s first match for the brand.

Even so, Zilla Fatu competing for a top title in his WWE in-ring debut is very rare, with even Kevin Owens – who won the NXT Championship from Sami Zayn at NXT TakeOver: Rival 2015 – having five matches in the two months with the company ahead of his successful NXT Title challenge.

WWE has presented Zilla Fatu very strongly since his first appearance, with AJ Styles – who produced the #1 contender’s match which ended with Zilla’s debut – stating that the Bloodline family member already looks like a star.

With Zilla Fatu being directly related to Roman Reigns, Jacob Fatu, The Usos and Solo Sikoa, Bully Ray recently stated that he wouldn’t be surprised if WWE brought the new signee to the main roster to join the ongoing Bloodline storyline, following Solo Sikoa attacking Roman Reigns on Raw.

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This is set up to be the culmination of these two women’s three-year story with one another.

Over the course of three bouts since 2023, Nightingale and Monè developed one of the most storied rivalries in women’s wrestling of this decade.

With the quality of their matches and the growing animosity, this feud has become one of the best women’s rivalry that All Elite Wrestling has ever crafted.

As things reach a fever pitch, Willow and Mercedes will be looking to prove themselves as the better women in Wembley Stadium on August 30.

Depending on how AEW All In London 2026 closes, fans could be making the argument Monè and Nightingale is AEW’s best women’s feud in company history.

How it all started

Back in 2023, Mercedes Monè made her debut in New Japan Pro Wrestling and looked set to become the first ever STRONG Women’s Champion.

However, Monè suffered a serious ankle injury during the finals of the tournament.

On that night, “The CEO” dropped the tournament finals to Willow Nightingale, who made history on this night.

Becoming the first ever STRONG Women’s Champion, Nightingale would go on to win the 2023 Owen Hart Foundation Women’s winner and CMLL Women’s World Champion that same year.

Following this injury and recovery, Monè was out of action for over a year and then went on to sign with All Elite Wrestling when she returned.

Upon signing with AEW in 2024, Monè became the number one contender for the TBS Championship, which was held by Willow Nightingale.

That set the stage for a TBS Title match that was billed as one third of a triple main event for the AEW Double Or Nothing 2024 pay-per-view.

Does Willow Nightingale have Mercedes Monè’s number?

In their rematch, Mercedes beat Willow to win the TBS Title at Double Or Nothing.

Going on a record-breaking 584-day reign, Monè cemented herself as one of the best champions in AEW history.

In 2025, Monè went on to win 13 titles across multiple promotions around the world.

However, it was once again Nightingale who rained on Mercedes Mone‘s parade.

On the December 31, 2025 New Year’s Smash special of AEW Dynamite, Willow defeated Mercedes to end her historic run as TBS Champion.

This emphatic victory for Nightingale changed the entire dynamic of this rivalry from there.

Things become personal between Mercedes & Willow

After winning the TBS Title for a second time, Willow Nightingale celebrated her win after the match and the following week at the expense of Mercedes Monè, who found herself put in a cake by her rival, Kris Statlander and Harley Cameron.

Following this incident, Monè took the next six months away from AEW television.

Returning as the “Wild Card” in the Owen Hart Foundation Women’s Tournament, “The CEO” looked to make history by winning for a second straight year.

At AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 2026, Monè defeated Maya World to win the 2026 Owen Hart Cup.

Punching her ticket for another shot at the AEW Women’s World Championship, Mercedes looked to win the one title that has eluded her.

Meanwhile, Willow Nightingale suffered a shoulder injury that sidelined her and forced her to be removed from the Owen Hart Foundation Women’s Tournament and opened the door for Monè to be the “Wild Card.”

Nightingale went on to return to win the Women’s Casino Gauntlet to earn a shot at the AEW Women’s World Championship.

At AEW Redemption 2026, Willow defeated Thekla to win the title for the first time.

There was no time for celebration because the focus then moved to Wembley Stadium.

Nightingale now has to defend the gold against her longtime rival Mercedes Monè on the biggest stage of the year, AEW All In London 2026.

Can Mercedes Monè finally win the AEW Women’s World Championship?

Going into AEW All In London 2026, Willow Nightingale and Mercedes Monè are set one of the most anticipated women’s matches in the company’s history.

Inside Wembley Stadium, Monè looks to avenge her loss of the TBS Title, while Nightingale has the chance to solidify her legacy by once again beating “The CEO” and holding the gold at AEW’s biggest event.

Last year, Monè came up short against Timeless Toni Storm for the AEW Women’s World Championship at All In: Texas 2025.

Then, “The CEO” failed in her second attempt against Kris Statlander for the same title at Full Gear 2025.

Monè looks to finally achieve the one goal that she has been denied of during her legendary 13-title run last year.

Can Willow vs. Mercedes become AEW’s greatest women’s feud of all time?

There have been many AEW women’s feuds that have left a significant impact on the promotion.

When the company first started, Dr. Britt Baker D.M.D. and Thunder Rosa had one of the most violent and bloody rivalries in the opening years.

Then, Timeless Toni Storm and Mariah May developed one of the most carefully crafted and captivating stories in all of wrestling.

While it is difficult to pass these two rivalries, Willow and Mercedes have the opportunity to do that with what happens at Wembley Stadium.

Monè and Nightingale have had some excellent matches in the past, but the animosity between both women is at an all time high.

After losing once again to Willow in a six-woman tag at AEW Grand Slam Mexico, Mercedes is completely in her own head about her rival having her number.

No matter what the result may be, Willow Nightingale and Mercedes Monè’s place in AEW’s best feuds ever will be cemented at All In London 2026.

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Announced in a post on Twitter, fans can now look forward to comedian Rachel Bonnetta hosting “AEW Spill The Tea”.

The short announcement video saw Bonnetta introduce the concept of Spill The Tea, saying:

“Oh, hello, my name is Rachel, welcome to Spill The Tea where I sit down with the best and brightest from AEW.

“Hopefully things don’t get too messy.”

With the show taking place in what appears to be a lavish team room, it perhaps comes as little surprise that a variety of AEW stars are show demolishing the place, with Mercedes Mone giving a middle finger to the camera, saying:

“Shut the f up”

All this after Will Ospreay makes the ominous-sounding statement of:

“Suffocation… it’s not nice.”

Amid the chaos, a number of AEW stars are seen enjoying tea or destruction, including The Brawling Birds, Kyle O’Reilly, Lena Kross, Kyle Fletcher, Mina Shirakawa and Kevin Knight, along with the aforementioned Ospreay and Mone.

At the time of writing, little more is known about AEW Spill The Tea, aside from its first episode being set to drop on Thursday.

A Different Kind Of Show

While details may be thin on the ground when it comes to AEW Spill The Tea, the short video does feel like a successor to Hey! (EW), in that it features current stars in an offbeat interview setting. It wouldn’t come as much a surprise if the new show was the brainchild of RJ City.

There’s certainly space for shows like Spill The Tea, blurring the line between what we see on television and the ridiculousness of it all, as Hey!(EW) was able to demonstrate during its run.

With Bonnetta not only being a comedian but also a former NFL Network reporter, there’s plenty of mileage there when it comes to how the two arenas will cross over when it comes to humor and insight, and the trailer gives an indication that fans may be about to witness both.

At the time of writing, it isn’t clear whether AEW Spill The Tea will be a Twitter exclusive or whether, like the recently released Will Ospreay’s Journey To AEW All In: London, it’ll be available on YouTube. It’s also not clear how many episodes will be released, although it’d be quite an achievement to fit all the stars shown into one episode without it feeling a bit too much.

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While Brock Lesnar was active, it was very common to hear his advocate, Paul Heyman, reeling off his list of impressive in-ring accomplishments.

Speaking on Six Feet Under with The Undertaker, Heyman highlighted Lesnar ending the Deadman’s undefeated streak at WrestleMania 30 as Brock Lesnar’s most impressive stat.

When The Undertaker asked why Heyman always went after him in promo segments, Heyman answered:

“Because it’s the most impressive stat. He was the NCAA division one heavyweight champion from the University of Minnesota in the year 2000, that’s big.

“He was the youngest WWE Champion ever, that’s big. He knocked out – and it was a standing knockout – Randy Couture, the greatest heavyweight in the history of the UFC, for the undisputed UFC Heavyweight Championship, that’s huge.

“He comes back to WWE, he has multiple title reigns, history-making title reigns, some of them because of the longevity, and they’re all huge. Multi-time WrestleMania main-eventer, all huge accomplishments. None of them compare to being the one that conquered The Undertaker’s undefeated streak at WrestleMania.

“It is the greatest claim to fame, and it always will be when it comes to Brock Lesnar. That’s his epitaph; ‘Brock Lesnar conquered The Undertaker’s undefeated streak, former UFC and WWE Heavyweight Champion.’

“And, it still, to this day, gets the biggest reaction. It is the ultimate bragging right. At WrestleMania 30, if Brock had won every title in existence, WWE, Intercontinental, US, all the other titles in the industry at the same time, and he pinned or tapped out every champion, it would’ve not been as big to him as that moment.

“If the public wouldn’t react to it, I’d move on, but it becomes a sore spot every time I say it. It’s 12 years ago, and to this day, it still gets the loudest reaction of anything that we say.”

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Brock Lesnar has now confirmed his WWE retirement, with his last match being against Oba Femi at SummerSlam.

While discussing his current role with WWE, Paul Heyman stated that a certain SmackDown star “has no idea how truly talented he is.”

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A frequent fixture on WWE SmackDown, GUNTHER is now taking a step into the YouTube space, launching his own channel.

Listed under his real name of Walter Hahn, the channel currently has 750 subscribers with more no doubt joining when his first video drops later today.

“GUNTHER – Life Of A Pro Wrestler” will give behind-the-scenes look at the WWE star as he goes on the road, with the thumbnail showing the former champion looking extremely relaxed.

Recently in action on the August 14 episode of WWE SmackDown, GUNTHER saw yet another victory, this time over Matt Cardona.

Prior to that, GUNTHER did double duty, competing on both night’s of WWE SmackDown, defeating Nick Aldis on Night 1 and coming up short in the Undisputed WWE Championship Number One Contender Fatal Four-Way match, which was won by a returning Kevin Owens.

A two-time World Heavyweight Champion, GUNTHER has recently shared his thoughts on not always being in the top WWE championship picture, reflecting on the number of challengers and the way he is used in “special occasion” matches, such as those that saw him retire Goldberg, John Cena and AJ Styles.

The Evolution Of A Social Media Star

There was a time when GUNTHER posted infrequently on social media. Known on the independent scene as WALTER, the star followed nobody on Twitter, keeping him very much outside of any “drama” that may have been going on at the time. His posts were few and far between and he seemed content with that level of exposure to the online space.

Since becoming a WWE star back in 2018, something has clearly changed for the star and, while he may keep much of his life private, he has shared more over the years, with this YouTube channel being the latest way in which he can showcase his life in a controlled way.

Over the past few years, GUNTHER has gone from being a rarely speaking, unstoppable force to an engaging personality, straight to the point, with a dry sense of humor, without taking anything away from his intimidating presence. Promos are no longer just the only time that GUNTHER is heard speaking, with the star appearing in interviews elsewhere.

That change is for the better, not just when it comes to fan engagement, but when it comes to showing just how skilled GUNTHER is as an orator in his own right.

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Night 2 of WWE SummerSlam saw Kevin Owens return, winning the Undisputed WWE Championship Number One Contendership Fatal Four-Way, setting him on a path to face CM Punk for the title on this week’s SmackDown.

Detailing how the process from being medically cleared for that return to the actual comeback was a quick process, Owens would look back on his career during a recent interview with FACES Magazine, saying:

“You know, when I was coming up in wrestling for like 15 years before being signed by WWE, I would always picture myself winning the WWE title, or wrestling at WrestleMania, or I would picture me and Sami Zayn winning the tag titles together, stuff like that. Or you know, when I first signed with WWE and I was in NXT, I would picture myself answering John Cena’s open challenge, and that’s actually exactly what happened. That’s what took me to the main roster. I would picture these things because those were my goals.

“But everything has changed, because obviously the last 10, 11 years in WWE, I had this incredible career and I got so many special moments, so many special matches, so many special memories. The last year and a half, I really didn’t picture any specific moment, like being in the ring with this guy, or winning a title or anything like that. It was really just about getting back in the ring at all and making sure I enjoy the time I have left.

“It was just this feeling where, if I go back, the one thing I’ll do more than anything is just make sure I get enjoy the ride. When you’re coming up in WWE, and you feel like you have so much to prove, so much to achieve, and obviously the more successful you are, the more money you’ll make for your family, and for your future… it almost feels like you have all of these responsibilities and there’s so much pressure, but that pressure is gone now.”

Recognized everything he has achieved so far, Owens would go on to reveal what he wants to do in the future as a WWE star, indicating he wants to “enjoy every second”, stating:

“I had this incredible career, I did things I never thought I would do, I did things that a lot of people will never get to do. Through it all, I would lose perspective, and sometimes I wouldn’t take the time to enjoy those moments as much as I should have. I don’t want to do that anymore. And now, every match I have, every show I’m on now, is a gift, because for a long time, I didn’t think it would happen again.

“So, all I want to do is just enjoy every second I can of it. Because, I don’t know, maybe there’s one more year, two more years, five more years, I really don’t know. But I’ll just try to make sure I keep as much as I can with me, so when it’s done, it’s done, but I have all these great things to look back on.”

Having been absent for such a long period, Owens would also address reuniting with colleagues on the roster and backstage upon his WWE return, commenting that “nothing’s changed“.

Enjoying The Ride

Formed in the early sixties, English rock band The Rolling Stones were touring all the way up the 2024, with a likelihood they would go out on the road again. Over sixty years as a band and performing as recently as a few days ago, they stand alongside a number of other music acts with member in their later years still willing and able to perform.

It’s not something unique to music either, with plenty of actors working well into the later years, along with entertainers in other fields, and professional wrestling is no different. After all, Ric Flair had his most recent “last match” back in July 2022 in his early 70s.

Kevin Owens is far from being the age of any of the aforementioned, but his comments that he wants to “enjoy every second” of his career is an insight into why many of these stars, regardless of field, likely continue to perform.

Sure, the money that they may make from a tour, appearance or whatever it may be helps, but there still has to be a love behind it and a hope to enjoy the experience. One can only imagine how much more gruelling it would have been if The Rolling Stones went on tour for twenty dates in 2024, only to hate every minute of it.

Whether Owens does call an end on his career in the next few years, he and the fans will have all the memories to fall back on.

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Considering the amount of talent not currently scheduled for the big Wembley Stadium show, there could be any number of possible trios who show up on August 30.

From former Trios Champions to newly arriving talent on the AEW roster, it will be interesting to see which three-man teams step up to the plate at All In.

Here are nine AEW trios to potentially challenge Hangman Adam Page and Brodido at All In London 2026.

9. The Demand (Ricochet & Gates of Agony)

On the July 29 episode of AEW Dynamite, The Demand defeated The Conglomeration to win the AEW World Trios Championships.

This reign was short-lived because Hangman Adam Page and Brodido would go on to beat The Demand to win the titles at AEW Grand Slam Mexico.

Since this loss, Ricochet and Gates of Agony have been looking for their rematch for the gold.

It will not surprise anyone that The Demand will be at AEW All In London 2026 for their opportunity to regain the AEW World Trios Titles on Sunday, August 30.

8. Lethal Twist (Jay Lethal, Blake Christian & Lee Johnson)

Speaking of The Demand, Ricochet and GOA have created an alliance with another trio, Lethal Twist.

Jay Lethal, Lee Johnson and Blake Christian have become one of the most cohesive three-man units in AEW today.

With their chemistry inside the squared circle, it makes sense for Lethal Twist to want a shot at the AEW World Trios Championships.

After losing in their opportunity on the August 15 AEW Collision, Lethal Twist should be at the front of the line come All In London 2026.

7. The Conglomeration (Orange Cassidy, Roderick Strong & Kyle O’Reilly)

At AEW Dynasty 2026, The Conglomeration defeated The Dogs to win the AEW World Trios Championships.

This reign for Orange Cassidy, Roderick Strong and Kyle O’Reilly lasted 108 days with several successful defenses.

While Cassidy and O’Reilly are still competing in the AEW Continental Challenge Cup tournament, The Conglomeration want their trios titles back.

The Conglomeration entering their names in the hat for the gold would make them a favorite to win due to their success as a trio.

6. The Dogs (David Finlay, Clark Connors & Gabe Kidd)

Another trio that have held the championships in the past is The Dogs.

On the April 11 episode of AEW Collision, The Dogs defeated Mistico and Jet Speed to win the AEW World Trios Championships.

However, this reign only lasted one day officially when David Finlay, Clark Connors and Gabe Kidd lost the titles to The Conglomeration at AEW Dynasty 2026.

With Kidd making his return to AEW on the August 19 Dynamite, The Dogs are back together and looking to regain the gold at Wembley Stadium.

5. Bang Bang Gang (Jay White, Juice Robinson & Ace Austin)

When speaking about The Dogs, The Bang Bang Gang are usually not too far behind.

At AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 2026, Jay White made his return to the company for the first time in over a year to attack David Finlay and cost The Dogs the AEW World Tag Team Titles.

Since then, The Dogs and The Bang Bang Gang have been at each other’s throats every step of the way.

If The Dogs are going to compete for the gold, it shouldn’t be a shock to see Jay White, Juice Robinson and Ace Austin representing the Bang Bang Gang and wanting some gold coming out of AEW All In London 2026.

4. Don Callis Family (El Clon, Jake Doyle & Mark Davis)

The Don Callis Family have been a fixture in the AEW trios division for much of 2026.

On the March 4 episode of AEW Dynamite, Don Callis Family’s Kazuchika Okada, Kyle Fletcher and Mark Davis defeated “Hangman” Adam Page and Jet Speed to win the AEW World Trios Titles.

Looking at Page now once again holding those same titles, Callis might see a chance to bring more gold to his faction at AEW All In London 2026.

Sending the unit of El Clon, Jake Doyle and Mark Davis would give DCF a chance to bring the trios titles back to their stable after the Wembley Stadium event.

3. Death Riders (Claudio Castagnoli, Daniel Garcia & Wheeler Yuta)

There might not be a more tighter unit in AEW today than The Death Riders.

Drawn together thanks to Jon Moxley, The Death Riders have become a force when it comes to trios competition.

Regardless of the pairing from the group, it seems The Death Riders always have a chance to get a win.

Considering their success and chemistry together, Death Riders sending Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta and Daniel Garcia for this AEW World Trios Titles match at All In London 2026 could give them the chance to bring the gold back to their group.

2. The Hurt Syndicate (Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin & MVP)

Since signing with All Elite Wrestling in 2024, The Hurt Syndicate have become one of the most popular in the entire promotion.

Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin and MVP still get strong reactions when they appear, but their appearances have become more sporadic.

While they recently aligned with Shane Taylor Promotions, this opportunity at AEW All In London 2026 gives Hurt Syndicate their shot to win gold once again.

Thanks to their dominance, The Hurt Syndicate have to be considered a favorite to walk out champions on Augsut 30.

1. Swerve Strickland & The New Day (Kofi Kingston & Xavier Woods/Austin Creed)

On the August 12 episode of AEW Dynamite, Swerve Strickland made his return to the company for the first time since Forbidden Door 2026.

Stepping up to the new AEW World Trios Champions “Hangman” Adam Page and Brodido, Strickland let it be known that he wasn’t buying their partnership and wanted to take their gold to prove that.

Over the past few months, there have been rumors that The New Day are expected to sign with All Elite Wrestling.

With this match given a spot on the AEW All In London 2026, it feels like Swerve bringing in Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods/Austin Creed is the big moment that this is all building to in Wembley Stadium.

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After being out of action since March of last year, Kevin Owens returned at SummerSlam on August 2, winning the Undisputed WWE Championship Number One Contendership Fatal Four-Way match, seeing him head to SmackDown in Toronto to face CM Punk for the title.

That return was something that Owens worked towards at a rapid pace, a sequence of events he would detail in FACES Magazine when asked about the process, saying:

“Yeah, everything was so quick. That’s the craziest part. By the time they told me I could get back in the ring, that was mid-July. I cut my vacation short to get back in the ring as soon as I could. There’s a process to get medically cleared, and the longer you’ve been out, the longer that process is, depending on the injury, the surgery and all of that stuff.

“Somehow, again, this is one of these cases where I’m kind of driving everybody nuts, and I kept asking how long until I’m cleared, how can I fast track it, what I can do to make it as soon as possible, this and that. And they were like well, there’s no shortcuts here. If this needs to happen, then it needs to happen. Usually, it takes about four weeks to get all of this done, I did it in nine days.

“I basically took everything they wanted me to do, and instead of doing one thing one day, one thing the next day, one thing a few days later, I just did everything back-to-back-to-back. And, at the end of that they’re like ‘alright, you’re cleared.’

“Then I got the call about SummerSlam, and everything happened so quickly between the time I was told I can get back in the ring, and the time I was at SummerSlam, there was maybe two weeks.”

Out of action for seventeen months, Owens would comment that “nothing’s changed” in WWE during his absence, reflecting on reuniting with colleagues among the crew and roster behind-the-scenes.

The Much Anticipated Return Of A Popular Star

Listening to the reaction of the fans at WWE SummerSlam for the return of Kevin Owens, it’s clear that the past seventeen months haven’t dampened the enthusiasm for the presence of the star.

It must be a daunting prospect for any star who has been absence for an extended period when it comes to that comeback moment. The worst that can happen is that the music hits and there’s apathy, yet time and again, fans have demonstrated their love of a star through their voice.

Finn Balor would address the reaction that Owens received at the U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota, saying:

“It kind of took me out at the moment, where I could become a fan again and just stand there and watch the live audience react to Kevin Owens’ entrance. I was very, very happy to be there.”

That reaction no doubt comes from the way that Owens has been portrayed over the years since signing with WWE in 2014, with the focus not just being on the quality of his in-ring work but his flawless ability to be intense and comedic. Whether it’s the bitter personal feud with CM Punk, his love-hate relationship with Sami Zayn or being driven mad trying to convince everyone that Ezekiel was actually Elias, Owens has shown the quality of his work and continues to do so.

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With Chad Gable defeating Penta for the Intercontinental Title at SummerSlam, the former Olympian is now establishing himself as Raw’s secondary singles champion.

Gable has now shared his schedule from today (August 20) up to the end of September. The IC Champion confirmed himself for six Monday Night Raw tapings, including the September 14 episode which will air live from Mexico City.

Chad Gable shared the following schedule for himself on social media:

August 20 – Summer Tour Live Event – London, ON, Canada

August 22 – Summer Tour Live Event – Edmonton, AB, Canada

August 23 – Summer Tour Live Event – Calgary, AB, Canada 

August 24 – Monday Night Raw – Ottawa, ON, Canada

August 28 – Monday Night Raw taping – Cleveland, OH 

August 29 – Summer Tour Live Event – Savannah, GA 

August 30 – Summer Tour Live Event – North Charleston, SC 

September 7 – Monday Night Raw – Birmingham, AL 

September 9 – South America Live Tour – Quito, Ecuador 

September 10 – South America Live Tour – Bogota, Colombia 

September 11 – South America Live Tour – Buenos Aires

September 12 – South America Live Tour – Santiago, Chile 

September 14 – Monday Night Raw – Mexico City, Mexico 

September 21 – Monday Night Raw – San Antonio, TX

September 28 – Monday Night Raw – Milwaukee, WI 

Notable omissions from Chad Gable’s calendar include Sunday Night’s Main Event, AAA Triplemania 34, and WWE X AAA Worlds Collide.

Sunday Night’s Main Event will air from the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia on September 6. Cody Rhodes vs Randy Orton and Oba Femi vs Bron Breakker have already been confirmed for this card, which appears to be set to be without an Intercontinental Championship match.

AAA Triplemania will air across September 11 and 13, with the first show taking place in Las Vegas on September 11, and the second being at Arena CDMX in Mexico City.

Gable already being booked for a live event in Buenos Aires on September 11 means that he is definitely scheduled to miss the first night of action, and as of writing, he hasn’t been confirmed for night two.

Chad Gable finished up in AAA after losing as the Original El Grande Americano to the current Grande Americano in a Mask vs Mask match at Noches De Los Grandes in May. With Gable stating that he will return to AAA in the future, there has been a lot of speculation about his return to the Mexican-based brand.

Following Triplemania 34, AAA, NXT and main roster stars will clash at the September 26 Worlds Collide at the Allstate Arena in Chicago. While some had pointed out that this show would be a good occasion for Gable to make a soft return to AAA, this wasn’t announced in his schedule update.

Of course, there is a chance that WWE could be set to announce Chad Gable for these shows at a later date, or allow his appearances to be a surprise. It’s worth noting that CM Punk announced himself for Worlds Collide in a similar schedule update earlier this month.

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Kevin Owens returned at SummerSlam on August 2, winning the Fatal Four-Way match to determine the number one contender for  the Undisputed WWE Championship.

Out of action due to a neck injury since early last year, the absence of Owens has seen him miss two WrestleManias, with an advertised match against Randy Orton at last year’s event being scrapped as a result.

Now very much back in the fold, Kevin Owens spoke to FACES Magazine about his experience since returning, saying:

“It really feels like I never left, like, I wasn’t off for 17 months. It’s right back to where I go to work, everything feels the same, getting back on the plane, getting to the hotel, and the next day going to the show, seeing the crew and everybody I was close with. Nothing’s changed; we picked up right where we left off, not only in the ring and in terms of with the fans and where I stand on SmackDown, but everything in between, like the people that I missed for 17 months, my friends at work that I didn’t get to see anymore. Not just my fellow wrestlers, but the crew and everybody behind the scenes that I got close with over the last 10 years.

“You know, when you don’t see people for so long, sometimes things change, but not at all. It’s literally, like, right back to where things were. It almost makes me feel like no time at all passed, that I wasn’t gone. But I was, for a long time, and that’s kind of a weird thing that everything feels so business as usual after not being there for so long.”

With their Undisputed WWE Championship match set for this week’s episode of SmackDown in Toronto, Owens would also address the personal feud he’s currently locked in with CM Punk.

A PLE-Level Match On Weekly Television?

There’s little doubt that CM Punk and Kevin Owens are set to put on a show when it comes to their upcoming Undisputed WWE Championship match in the challenger’s home country.

A first time encounter, the title defense being on SmackDown offers an opportunity to deliver a PLE-level match on the weekly show. Arguably, of course, all title defenses are PLE level, but this one feels different given the stakes when it comes to Owens and a home crowd.

The feud could play out beyond SmackDown, however, leading a rematch further down the line, particularly with WWE Sunday Night’s Main Event coming on September 6, followed by Money in the Bank on October 10 and Survivor Series: WarGames  on November 28. Then there’s the upcoming Worlds Collide event on September 26, taking place in Chicago on the same day as AEW All Out, with CM Punk likely to make an appearance in his home city. Punk recently appeared on NXT, teaming with Myles Borne and Tavion Heights in a victory over Brad Baylor, Jackson Drake and Ricky Smokes of The Vanity Project.

Owens has the fan support behind him and it would be quite the creative choice to not give the star another top championship run, but whether that will be the result of a victory over Punk remains to be seen.

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The show played host to an Evolve Women’s Championship match with Nikkita Lyons putting her title on the line against Thea Hail.

Since it was a title match, there was a big in-ring introduction that came via new Evolve ring announcer Ryan Katz.

Katz has been in the wrestling business for many years in different roles, and has been with WWE since 2013 – though he was released in January 2022 then brought back that September.

He’s now the Director of NXT Creative Operations, which he describes on LinkedIn as:

Director of the creative development of new recruits into the WWE Performance Center. Performance coaching, program development, creative production.

His profile on the official WWE Recruit website includes the following bio:

Ryan Katz has over 25 years of experience in the professional wrestling business. From starting his own promotion in Denver to helping with the creation of Wrestling Society X on MTV, Katz’s energy and charisma have led him to thrive in many of the extremes of pro wrestling and beyond.

He has appeared on reality shows, game shows, news programs, and The Oprah Winfrey Show, always bringing his larger-than-life personality and enthusiasm to everything with which he is involved.

Katz was hired as the very first full-time employee of the WWE Performance Center where he was mentored by WWE Hall of Famer Dusty Rhodes.

Today he works to carry forward the knowledge and inspirational legacy of Dusty as he helps the next generation of WWE Superstars develop and excel along their own creative paths to success.

The aforementioned match between Lyons and Hail saw Lyons retain her title after outside interference from Lyons’ ally Sloane Jacobs.

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Most of the card has already been announced for the show, with two episodes of Dynamite left to go before we reach London.

However, we could see some late changes be made to the show.

Here are some changes that we could see be made to next weekend’s AEW All In London event at Wembley Stadium.

Swerve Strickland To Find Partners For AEW World Trios Championship

On last week’s AEW Dynamite show, the mystery about Swerve Strickland’s whereabouts came to an end, when he reappeared on Dynamite to confront the Trios Champions ‘Hangman’ Adam Page and Brodido.

While nothing was confirmed due to the Demand also getting involved, it sure seemed as though the segment was setting up the Trios Championship match for All In, with Swerve finding two partners to face the Good, The Bad and the Ugly.

There has been a lot of speculation on just who Swerve could find, but even if it ends up not being those people and Swerve instead finds allies from the AEW roster, there are only two more Dynamites to get us there.

It’s hard to imagine either he or Hangman missing the show, so this will almost certainly be added to the card.

Women’s Casino Gauntlet Added To The Card

As we get closer to All In, there has still yet to be any announcement about a Women’s Casino Gauntlet match taking place at this year’s show.

Last year’s show featured both a men’s and women’s Casino Gauntlet match, with the match serving as a great way to get a lot of AEW’s talented women’s roster onto the card.

However, with just two Dynamites left before the show and the men’s match already filling up, it seems that if we are going to get a women’s match this year, it’ll be a late addition to the show.

Names such as Thekla, Athena, Kris Statlander and Maya World all deserve their spot on the show, as several potential cool surprise appearances.

FTR Return After AEW World Tag Team Championship Match

Adam Copeland and Christian Cage won the AEW World Tag Team Championship from FTR to close out their long rivalry back at Double or Nothing.

At the time of the match, fans believed that the victory would be setting up a Triangle Ladder match of some kind, with Cope and Cage defending against both FTR and the Young Bucks.

However, there has been no mention of FTR on the road to All In, with the match set to simply be Cope and Cage against the Young Bucks.

However, FTR may make an appearance once all is said and done, taking out whoever the winners are.

Sting Makes Appearance During Darby Allin vs. Kevin Knight

Darby Allin is set for yet another crazy match to add to his AEW All In legacy this year, when he faces Kevin Knight in a Falls Count Anywhere match.

It’s hard to imagine just what a Falls Count Anywhere match entails for Darby Allin of all people, but the match will likely serve as a pseudo Stadium Stampede affair.

The Icon Sting previously appeared alongside Darby at both All In London events, and it would be a shame if that tradition ended this year.

Sting appearing to fend off members of the Don Callis Family would get a great reaction in London.

Stipulation Added To Mercedes Mone vs. Willow Nightingale

Mercedes Mone and Willow Nightingale have become eternal rivals during their AEW careers, with the latest chapter set to be written at All In London.

Willow and Mercedes’ previous encounters have been for the TBS Championship, with them now set to do battle over the Women’s World Championship in their biggest clash to date.

With this being the latest in a series of matches between the two, and the rivalry already hot, we could see the ante upped with a stipulation.

Mercedes has competed in a number of stipulation matches over her legendary career, and this would just be the latest.

Will Ospreay Adds  ‘Never Challenges Again’ Stipulation To AEW World Championship Main Event

There has been a recent trend with AEW World Championship challengers in that they all seem to love putting their entirely livelihood on the line to get it.

Cody Rhodes and Hangman Adam Page lost their respective matches after adding the stipulation that they are never allowed to challenge again if they lost, while Kenny Omega would pick up the win in his.

With the story of Will Ospreay heading into All In being about whether he has that killer instinct, a great way to showcase that would be for Ospreay to potentially sacrifice everything if he is too afraid to pull the trigger.

This potentially being Ospreay’s one and only shot at fulfilling his dream would add a lot of stakes to the match.

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