5 Possible finishes for Malakai Black vs. Cody Rhodes on AEW Dynamite: Grand Slam – Squash match, WWE legends to interfere, and more

#1 Cody Rhodes pins Malakai Black clean on AEW Dynamite

Given the storyline's direction, there's a strong possibility that AEW's EVP Cody Rhodes will pin Malakai Black this Wednesday. It would be absurd to have Black go over Rhodes for the second time.

Having The American Nightmare emerge victorious would add a trilogy to his feud against the former NXT Champion. The company could book their rubber match at the upcoming Full Gear pay-per-view, which takes place in the midst of November.

Moreover, AEW can allow both men a good 15-20 minutes to rip each other apart and lay their impressive arsenal on display. Although this will be Black's first clean loss, it will only bring intensity to his character. Black will get hungrier than ever to brutalize Rhodes.

Extending the feud would help Black get the rub from Rhodes, who many consider amongst the top creative geniuses in the ring. Regardless of the outcome, both men must make sure to showcase an exhilarating experience for the fans.