5 Bold predictions for AEW Dynamite New Year's Smash this week: Sting and Darby Allin make huge announcement, ex-WWE star confronts Cody Rhodes

#4 Andrade El Idolo confronts Cody Rhodes on AEW Dynamite this week

Cody Rhodes made history last week when he defeated Sammy Guevara to become a three-time AEW TNT Champion. It's certain that half the locker room is gunning for a shot at his title, possibly starting this week.

With a stacked AEW roster, it is hard to predict who could be next in line to face The American Nightmare. But the way Cody Rhodes has made enemies over the last couple of months, he may have a target on his back from his old foes first.

One of them could turn out to be Andrade El Idolo. Cody defeated Andrade in an Atlanta street fight a few weeks ago, thanks to Brandi Rhodes assisting her husband. Both men have now scored victories against each other.

Andrade could use the angle of him getting screwed in their previous encounter to resume his feud with The American Nightmare. Both men confront each other to set up their chapter III, possibly for the TNT Championship. This could be a feel-good moment for fans this Wednesday night.

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#3 Jade Cargill defeats Thunder Rosa to advance into the finals of the TBS title tournament

In a do-or-die situation, Jade Cargill and Thunder Rosa will collide in the semi-finals of the TBS title tournament. Considering both women's experiences, one may consider Rosa a clear-cut favorite, but Cargill may be a dark horse here.

Jade Cargill's undefeated streak could be one of the reasons why AEW may book her to go over Rosa. After all, the 29-year old has once pinned the Mexican star in a three-way match a few months ago.

Stats aside, Ruby Soho has already reached the finals of the TBS tournament. Hence, the company is likely to go with a babyface vs. heel match to crown the first-ever TBS Champion. In all likelihood, Jade Cargill has all the odds in her favor.