Hiroshi Tanahashi appeared during AEW Dynamite this week in a pre-taped segment.
Tanahashi said that he has never been the IWGP United States Champion and he will be challenging the winner of the match between Lance Archer and Hikuleo on tonight s AEW Dynamite.
Lance Archer retained his title will head to New Japan Pro Wrestling to defend it.
Dave Meltzer on the new reports regarding Daniel Bryan and CM Punk possibly heading to AEW, Money in the Bank 2021 review, and more.
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Tony Khan made a special announcement on this week’s AEW Dynamite.
Khan announced that AEW Rampage on August 20 will take place at the United Center in Chicago, IL. Fans in the building began chanting CM Punk’s name.
Darby Allin then cut a promo and said that he will be in Chicago on August 20, and he’s been around a lot of men that have laid claim to be the greatest but there’s only one place to prove that even if you think you’re the best in the world.
This seemingly confirms the recent CM Punk signing with AEW rumors.
King Haku Makes An Appearance At Tonight’s AEW Fight For Fallen Posted By: Ben Jordan Kerin on Jul 28, 2021
Tonight’s AEW Fight for the Fallen special on TNT featured a surprise appearance from pro-wrestling legend King Haku.
During the event, Lance Archer defended the IWGP United States championship against the Bullet Club’s Hikuleo. Archer successfully retained his title after delivering his signature Blackout finisher.
King Haku was in the corner of his son Hikuleo, and at one point got involved in the match by attacking Archer on the outside.
The towering @Hiku Leo brought along his father #KingTonga for this match against @LanceHoyt for the #IWGP US Title RIGHT NOW.
Cash Wheeler Suffers A Nasty Arm Injury On AEW Dynamite Posted By: Ben Jordan Kerin on Jul 28, 2021
During the tag team match between FTR and Proud N’ Powerful, FTR s Cash Wheeler suffered an injury to his arm on tonight s AEW Dynamite.
The injury was sustained when FTR was attempting a Superplex/Splash double team move, with Wheeler attempting the splash Santana broke up the move throwing Wheeler off the top and to the ring mat outside.
The match was ended soon thereafter with FTR s Dax Harwood gaining victory with a Brainbuster.
AEW medics came to ringside to assist Wheeler who was bleeding above his elbow.