5 Bold predictions for AEW Dynamite this week: Eight-time world champion returns, big debut, CM Punk confronts top star  

#4 Malakai Black introduces Brody King as his first addition to the House of Black faction on AEW Dynamite

Malakai Black will be in action on AEW Dynamite this week as he squares off against Brian Pillman Jr.. It's been quite a while since Black has teased the recruitment of members to his House of Black faction.

Malakai Black has made various teasers regarding new members of the House of Black, including a recent vignette and cryptic Instagram posts. Black's other half and reigning PWG World Tag Team Champion, Brody King, is speculated to potentially align with him on AEW television. In all likelihood, Black is almost certain to squash Pillman Jr. this week.

But since The Varsity Blondes have been riding high on revenge, they may attack Black after the match. That scenario could lead to Brody King's potential arrival to level the playing field. The intimidating duo of Black and King can embark on terrorizing the AEW tag team division.

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#3 CM Punk confronts Wardlow on AEW Dynamite

Now that MJF and CM Punk are "no longer interested" in resuming their rivalry, The Straight Edge Superstar could initiate a new storyline with someone like Wardlow.

It is safe to assume that the company is prolonging the inevitable first-time-ever clash between Friedman and Punk. AEW could potentially be saving this monumental clash for the Revolution pay-per-view.

CM Punk would need a filler feud, and Wardlow is undeniably the best AEW option here. Mr. Mayhem is presently destroying everyone in his path, and he will continue to do so until Punk shows up on Wednesday night to confront him. An intense staredown between the two men would be enough to plant seeds for their potential feud.

Wardlow has received massive criticism over squashing a string of enhancement talent. Having him go up against Punk would not only solve underwhelming status, but it would also help him gain ample spotlight.