Wardlow will defend the TNT Championship on the October 5 episode of AEW Dynamite.
In a tweet on October 3, “Mr. Mayhem” issued an open challenge for the title, daring someone “remotely close” to his level to step up.
I dare someone to challenge me for the TNT title this Wednesday at the anniversary show. Someone remotely close to my level. Just show up, I’ll be waiting @TonyKhan @AEW #AEWDynamite #IDareYou
— Wardlow (@RealWardlow) October 3, 2022
AEW subsequently announced that Brian Cage had stepped up, so he will challenge for the gold on Wednesday, which marks the three-year anniversary of AEW Dynamite. This bout will mark Cage’s first singles match on AEW TV since October 2021. He recently competed in the Grand Slam Battle Royale on AEW Rampage. He also competed in a singles match on the September 3 episode of AEW Dark: Elevation.
This Wednesday, October 5
Wednesday Night #AEWDynamite
3 Year Anniversary Show
LIVE on @TBSNetwork 8pm ET/7pm CT – w/ a BONUS 15 mins, adjust your DVR so you don't miss any action!@tntdrama Championship Open Challenge#MrMayhem @RealWardlow
vs #TheMachine @briancagegmsi pic.twitter.com/pxZ8LeDL2D— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) October 3, 2022
Wardlow won the gold on the July 6 episode of AEW Dynamite, where he defeated Scorpio Sky.
The updated card is as follows:
- TNT Championship: Wardlow (c) vs. Brian Cage
- RUSH vs. Hangman Page
- Toni Storm, Athena and Willow Nightingale vs. Serena Deeb, Jamie Hayter, and Penelope Ford
- MJF vs. Wheeler Yuta
- Darby Allin vs. Jay Lethal
- Bryan Danielson & Daniel Garcia vs. Chris Jericho & Sammy Guevara
- The Acclaimed celebrates National Scissoring Day
- Luchasaurus (with Christian Cage) vs. TBA
WrestleZone will have complete coverage of the show as it airs.
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