On the latest episode of AEW Dynamite, a fresh challenge was inserted into the roster for AEW Grand Slam, in addition to the ongoing development of Wheeler Yuta’s reaction to the betrayal of Bryan Danielson by Blackpool Combat Club at 2024’s AEW All Out.
The show featured PAC and Claudio Castagnoli declaring their intent to safeguard the AEW World Trios Championships in the coming week. Their query revolved around Yuta’s whereabouts and why they have not heard from him since All Out. PAC directly stated, “You must return to work. You comprehend, don’t you? Pull yourself together, Yuta, we’ll meet next week.”
Castagnoli took a mellower tone, expressing, “I’m not infuriated, I’m just disheartened. I envisaged you learnt better. Nevertheless, it appears you’re old enough to make autonomous decisions. However, could you do me the favour of arriving next week and assist us in defending the trios championships?”
Jon Moxley emphasized the issue with: “Wheeler, I know it’s overwhelming, but I am sure you have the internal strength to make the right choice. You have the liberty to depart. You’re not confined. You have total control over your actions. Yet, you owe to the greater good. Every morning, looking at yourself in the mirror, remember what kind of individual we taught you to be.”
Yuta, talking to Alex Marvez before leaving the venue, appeared dispirited and confused. He mixed up AEW Grand Slam with AEW WrestleDream, but assured that he still maintained his fighting spirit. When a crew member returned his missing trios title belt, Yuta commented, “My head’s been in a whirl. But having learnt from Bryan Danielson is that our core doesn’t change irrespective of changes around. I value being this trios champion. So, irrespective of what others may choose, if they want a favour, if they aspire to defend these trio championships at Grand Slam, I am up for any challenge next week.”
There is still uncertainty if the match will be scheduled on AEW Dynamite or AEW Collision, including the opponents vying for the titles. The Private Party are possibly out of this equation.
The roster till now for the AEW Grand Slam comprise the following matchups for Dynamite/Collision:
– AEW World Tag Team Championship Match: The Young Bucks (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson) (c) vs. Kyle Fletcher and Will Ospreay – set for Dynamite
– AEW World Championship Title Shot on the Line: Darby Allin vs. Jon Moxley – set for Dynamite
– Bryan Danielson vs. Nigel McGuinness – still uncertain
– AEW World Trios Championship Match: Blackpool Combat Club (Claudio Castagnoli, PAC & Wheeler Yuta) (c) vs. TBD – date yet to be disclosed
– FTW Championship Match: HOOK (c) vs. Roderick Strong – set for Collision
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