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As the year 2021 is drawing to an end, wrestling fans have been wondering what big surprises AEW is hiding up its sleeves.
Tony Khan has already lined up a stacked edition for Christmas Eve this week with a special Holiday Bash episode of AEW Dynamite and Rampage. One notable question still seems to be popping up in everybody's mind: will Mr. Khan bring in another big name to end the year on a massive note?
With the free-agent list continuing to expand thanks to WWE's recent releases, a stunning arrival could be on the cards. While keeping speculation aside, the company announced a pay-per-view-worthy match card for both Dynamite and Rampage.
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It's worth noting that Rampage will air on Christmas day on Saturday night instead of its usual slot. From first-time-ever dream bouts to high-stakes contests, the AEW universe will be at bated breath during these episodes. With so much to discuss on the table, let's quickly dive into bold predictions:
#5 Malakai Black introduces Brody King on AEW Dynamite
Malakai Black will be in singles action this Wednesday night as he locks horns with Griff Garrison of the Varsity Blondes. There hasn't been any rich history between the two except that the former NXT Champion spat black mist into Julia Hart's eyes a few weeks ago.
In all likelihood, it could be nothing short of a squash match given Garrison's underdog status. The aftermath of the bout could steal the spotlight away from it.
Malakai Black may introduce Brody King as the first addition to his House of Black faction. The 36-year old star teased the appearance of his tag team partner during a vignette last week.
Black whispered, "You're so much more than a King" to an unknown identity during that video package. Not only that, Bryan Alvarez reported that Brody King would at least be making appearances for AEW even if he's not signed with the company yet.
With all the signs pointing towards his imminent arrival, wrestling fans will go berserk if Tony Khan pulls off this swerve on Wednesday night.
#4 Kyle O'Reilly could be revealed as Adam Cole's 'Christmas present' on AEW Dynamite
In what could turn out to be a landscape-changing moment, Kyle O'Reilly may end up making his AEW debut on the Holiday Bash edition of Dynamite this week.
At Winter is Coming, Adam Cole appeared backstage and promised to give The Young Bucks a surprise 'Christmas present'. Soon after, O'Reilly seemingly responded to Cole's statement through a cryptic tweet.
KOR showing up this week could be a long shot, but it shouldn't be ruled out either given of his free-agent status. Meanwhile, Cole is scheduled to face Orange Cassidy in a singles match on AEW Dynamite.
The Panama City Playboy could go to extreme lengths to keep his undefeated streak alive. Imagine if Kyle O'Reilly showed up to help his former friend defeat Cassidy.
It will come as a feel-good moment for all the wrestling fans who've watched the Undisputed Era rule on the NXT brand during their stint in WWE. With Fish already on Cole's side, one shouldn't be surprised to see O'Reilly reuniting with his former stablemates.
#3 Cody Rhodes turns heel after losing to Sammy Guevara on AEW Rampage
Sammy Guevara will put his AEW TNT Championship on the line against Cody Rhodes on Rampage this Saturday night. While there is a chance of seeing a title change, it would be nothing but a blunder.
Guevara has started to pick up steam, and it wouldn't be wise to have his momentum halted in the middle of the biggest push of his career. The company could make things intriguing between the two by having Rhodes turn on Guevara after losing the contest.
It's no secret that Rhodes' character has grown stale as fans are tired of seeing him push hard to get over as a babyface. Given his polarizing status, it would be in his best interest if he turns heel as soon as this week. Moreover, he has himself teased a character change in recent weeks.
It will add a whole new dynamic to his character. Plus, Cody can misuse his power as an EVP to garner further heat on himself. All he has to do is hit a low blow to The Spanish God after both men shake hands.
AEW, and Cody Rhodes, could send shockwaves all over the wrestling world with this maneuver.
#2 Bryan Danielson vs. Hangman Page chapter II made official for AEW Battle of the Belts event next month
After having a 60-minute time-limit draw at AEW Winter is Coming, a rematch between Hangman Page and Bryan Danielson for the world championship is inevitable.
As the saying goes, strike while the iron is hot. The company shouldn't waste any more time booking chapter II between the two stars for the upcoming Battle of the Belts special.
Having them headline the Revolution pay-per-view may make the most sense, but AEW shouldn't compromise the massive time gap between Page's title defenses. He's still yet to have a successful championship defense.
That said, the company could always book their rubber match in March next year. Page and Danielson can come out this week to engage in a war of words that may help set up their next chapter.
Both men broke all possible records with their first-time-ever clash, and fans are already heavily invested in this feud. It will be interesting to see how things unfold moving forward.
#1 CM Punk, Sting, and Darby Allin defeat MJF and FTR on AEW Dynamite
One of the most intriguing matches at this week's Holiday Bash will go down on Wednesday night. CM Punk will team up with Sting and Darby Allin to face MJF, Cash Wheeler and Dax Harwood.
As things stand between these teams, every man will lay their entire arsenal on display to deliver an action-packed contest for the AEW fans watching on. But the babyface trio should stand tall at the end.
Sting and Allin are undefeated in the tag team division. Similarly, Punk has also been on a winning streak since joining the promotion. It would be the right decision to book them on the winning side and keep their mini-streak alive.
Moreover, it will make their rivalry with The Pinnacle more intense and buzzworthy heading into next year.
