Welcome to an all new edition of Blogs Count Anywhere, the complementary pro wrestling blog to the ODPH podcast and 607 TWS. This might be a shorter blog than ususal since a LOT was discussed on this week’s 607TWS. That said, All eyes in the wrestling world are waiting for and watching AEW this week as its’ their HUGE “All Out” weekend. There has been some moves that have raised some eyebrows going into the big show Sunday, September 4th hailing from Chicago and available on pay-per-view via Bleacher Report & standard cable outlets in the USA (Fite TV for international viewers). Let’s take a look at a few that play a big part on the road to the show, shall we?
CM PUNK/Jon Moxley
Photo Credit: All Elite Wrestling (Lee South)
The Main Event for “All Out” was presented FOR FREE on AEW Dynamite this week as CM Punk returned to face Jon Moxley in a unification bout. Punk “was injured” and squashed in a 3 min match. The fallout has become a vacancy in the main event slot for Sunday. Moxley is scheduled to talk on this week’s Dynamite so we can speculate that his opponent will be named. As mentioned on the show this week, the only name you can plug and play with is Samoa Joe.
Rumors of Adam Page and MJF won’t have the same big name push to sell a $50 show to fans on the fence of buying it. Adam Cole is still out. Claudio is in the same faction as Moxley so that wouldn’t make sense. Joe is instant credibility and will be something new for fans to watch. I fear that it will be a set-up to get Punk back in the main slot (as he could win the casino ladder match) and try recapturing some old ROH magic. If so, the lasting picture of putting the Mox vs Punk match on 2 weeks prior will (imo) be known as a huge misfire, esp before the biggest show of the year. That was the best match to make for the show. Giving it away for free might have been more costly than anyone realizes.
Will O’spreay and Aussie Open
Photo Credit: All Elite Wrestling (Lee South)
Another interesting story is who will be in the Trios Tournament finals. On AEW Dynamite this week, Will O’spreay and Aussie Open will challenge Kenny Omega and The Young Bucks. The winner goes on to face the Dark order in the finals on Sunday. Given the history between O’Spreay and Omega, this could be a treacherous line to walk. Both have been taking shots on social media with the Billy G.O.A.T. taking some deeper cuts. Pending on how this goes, The Elite would be featured against the underdogs of 10, Silver and Reynolds. Maybe we will have an upset thrown our way? Wednesday will give some clarity on where this is headng but that match should be generating noteworthy buzz.
Reba, Britt Baker DMD and Jaime Hayter
Photo Credit: All Elite Wrestling (Lee South)
Thunder Rosa is out for defending her AEW Women’s title at the show due to injury. Her match has now ben made a fatal 4 way with Britt Baker, Shida, Jaime Hayter and Toni Storm. Safe money is Toni Storm to win since she was the original opponent for Rosa at All Out, but not doubting a surprise in Hayter pulling a quick win off. Baker is the most over wrestler in the women’ division so I wouldn’t be shocked if she did but thinking it’s Storm’s time. Should be a great match regardless.
Brody King, Malakai Black and Buddy Matthews
Photo Credit: All Elite Wrestling
Lastly…. wtf happened to the House of Black? An early odds on favorite to go to the AEW Trios Finals, they were upset by the Dark Order thanks to Miro interference. Now, it appears to seem they will be facing Miro, Darby Allin and STING at the show. This is the second time in recent months that the much hyped faction has missed out on winning some championships. It feels like such a letdown that they haven’t gone over more. Hoping that they will finally land a championship before years’ end. It’s long overdue.
MLW: Super Series
Credit: Major League Wrestling
Major League Wrestling has announced Hammerstone vs. Bandido for it’s Super Series card on September 18th in Atlanta, GA. This card will be one not to miss so make sure you keep an eye out on MLW socials for more information.
GCW Second City Summit
Credit: Game Changer Wrestling
Game Changer Wrestling has a HUGE weekend in their own right going on with the Second City Summit. All 4 of these cards are must watch and personally, I can’t wait to see “The Art Of War Games” going down September 3rd with a WILD Tag Team War Games match to close out. Order the bundle on Fite TV now and don’t miss all the action!
That’s all the pro wrestling talk for now. Make sure to listen to the latest 607TWS on all the 607 podcasts channels this week for more detailed topics. hit me up on Twitter and let me know what you’re watching this weekend. As always, Thanks for Reading!