AEW Dynamite: Grand Slam- Last-minute predictions - Intense stalemate; top star to return?

AEW Dynamite: Grand Slam is set to become the biggest episode of Dynamite in the company's short history. Tony Khan's promotion will present their first show from a stadium as Grand Slam will take place in the Arthur Ashe Stadium.

A number of high profile matches have been announced, none bigger than Bryan Danielson vs Kenny Omega in a non-title clash to determine who's the best wrestler in the industry. The AEW Women's Championship will be on the line as Ruby Soho challenges Dr. Britt Baker while MJF and Brian Pillman Jr. will clash in a highly personal match.

Cody Rhodes and Malakai Black have been feuding since the former Aleister Black made his debut at Road Rager. Several brawls, interactions and a one-sided squash have led to yet another personal grudge match between the two. Tully Blanchard will be hoping his mentees take care of business as Sting/Darby Allin vs FTR will round off the card for the big show on Wednesday.

With just a few hours to go for AEW Dynamite, let's try and make some last minute predictions on what could go down on Wednesday.

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MJF will emerge victorius against a spirited Brian Pillman Jr. at AEW Dynamite: Grand Slam

MJF has pulled no stops in berating Brian Pillman Jr. in the build-up to their match at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The Salt of the Earth has gone as far as mocking Flyin' Brian Pillman's death. MJF even referred to Mrs. Pillman's real-life problems.

The Cincinnati native will be highly motivated to get his hands on MJF and exact revenge for whatever has been said over the last few weeks.

However, MJF just lost a huge match at All Out and the company would not want one of their top heels to lose two big matches in a row. Hence, MJF will go over Brian Pillman Jr. in a highly competitive match.

Prediction: MJF defeats Brian Pillman Jr. via submission

Britt Baker will retain the AEW Women's Championship at AEW Dynamite: Grand Slam

AEW was crying out for a top babyface in the women's division and struck gold with Ruby Soho. The former Ruby Riott made her debut at All Out, winning the Women's Casino Battle Royale at the pay-per-view.

Subsequently, she began feuding with Britt Baker and her allies, Rebel and Jamie Hayter. Ruby Soho has picked up wins over Hayter and the entire group in six-man tag team action.

However, it is too soon to take the championship off Britt Baker. She's one of the biggest stars in AEW and the company allows their biggest stars to have lengthy and meaningful reigns. Ruby Soho is a future champion, but Dynamite Grand Slam will be too soon for her.

Prediction: Britt Baker def. Ruby Soho via submission

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Sting will suffer his first loss at the hands of FTR at AEW Dynamite: Grand Slam

Sting has been unbeaten in AEW so far and his latest issues are with a familiar foe in Tully Blanchard. Tully is the Pinnacle's manager and FTR will fight the Icon and Darby Allin at Grand Slam.

FTR are unquestionably one of the best tag teams in the world and are former AEW tag team champions. Their recent booking has been questionable and they lost their last feud to Santana and Ortiz.

Another loss at Grand Slam would seriously derail their credibility on the roster, which would be a shame considering their stature as one of the greatest tag teams of all time. Expect Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler to go all out in a bid to regain some momentum.

Prediction: FTR def. Sting and Darby Allin via pinfall

Malakai Black will finish off Cody Rhodes for good at AEW Dynamite: Grand Slam

Cody Rhodes went missing for a number of weeks after suffering a humiliating loss to Malakai Black at AEW Homecoming. The American Nightmare appeared on AEW Dynamite last week to brawl with his rival.

This, along with Kenny Omega vs Bryan Danielson, is probably the hardest match to call. AEW couldgog for a three-match series, having Cody Rhodes go over at Grand Slam and then have a rubber match at Full Gear. A loss to one of the biggest faces in AEW won't be the end of the world for Malakai Black who has been booked very strongly so far.

While arguments can be made for both candidates to get a win, we are going for Malakai Black to pick up the win in a hard-fought match to finish off his rivalry with the Nightmare Family.

Prediction: Malakai Black def. Cody Rhodes via pinfall

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Bryan Danielson and Kenny Omega will share the spoils at AEW Dynamite: Grand Slam

Bryan Danielson will face Kenny Omega in what is probably the most anticipated match of the year. Two of the greatest of all-time, two technical wizards in the prime of their careers and two masters of the professional wrestling business. The two men will lock horns in a match that fans have been clamoring for, for years.

The match will be a non-title clash but both men's claims of being the best wrestler in the world will be on the line. The fact that it's not for the title makes it extremely unpredictable.

AEW would not want their newest star in Bryan Danielson to lose his first match with the company, while Kenny Omega suffered a high profile loss just over a month back to Christian Cage when he lost the IMPACT Wrestling World Championship. Another big loss will be detrimental to his unbeatable aura.

Considering the American Dragon has just joined the company, we predict that this is just the first phase of a long-term rivalry between these two and there will be plenty more to come. This match will probably end without a winner to protect both men and raise the stakes for a future match.

One cannot discount the impact of The Elite and they could make their presence felt by attacking Bryan Danielson post-match, forcing Hangman Adam Page to return and make the save.

Prediction: Bryan Danielson and Kenny Omega fight to a time-limit draw