AEW News & Rumor Roundup: Tony Khan secures another major signing, Update on The Hurt Syndicate's 4th member, Bryan Danielson's replacement?

Welcome to the AEW News & Rumor Roundup for November 15, 2024. Today, we'll take a look at a few interesting details regarding the expansion of a top AEW faction and the return of a star who had been sidelined for several months due to injury

In addition, we take a look at the entire match card for the upcoming Full Gear Pay-Per-View, the replacement for Bryan Danielson, and more.

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#5. AEW star MVP speaks on potential fourth The Hurt Syndicate member

The Hurt Syndicate currently consists of MVP, Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin. Interestingly, when this faction was signed to the WWE, they had a fourth member, Cedric Alexander. Alexander is still signed to the Stamford-based company and performs in NXT.

The stable recently appeared on AEW Close-Up, where Renee Paquette asked MVP who could be the fourth member of The Hurt Syndicate. Although the 51-year-old didn't reveal any name, he stated the qualities needed for a wrestler to join the group.

"Well number one is coachability. They have to be coachable. Number two, they have to have swag, swagger, a sense of style and fashion because we are hashtag fashionably violent ... you can't have a nice pair of jeans," MVP said. [H/T: Wrestling Inc]

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#4. "Speedball" Mike Bailey is on the verge of becoming All Elite

"Speedball" Mike Bailey's contract with TNA recently expired. The 34-year-old is an immensely talented competitor, who not only possesses exceptional in-ring skills but is also quite good on the microphone.

Recent reports suggest that his preferred destination is All Elite Wrestling. Bailey has wrestled in promotions such as Attack! Pro Wrestling, CZW, DDT Pro-Wrestling, and more. Furthermore, he is a three-time TNA X Division Champion.

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#3. Cole Karter to return after being sidelined for five months

Earlier this year, AEW star Cole Karter sustained an injury due to which he got sidelined for five months. He had reportedly undergone surgery for a broken arm.

Interestingly, Fightful Select recently reported that his return is imminent. He is “either cleared or very close to it”. Karter predominantly appeared on All Elite Wrestling's sister promotion, ROH. Furthermore, he had a short WWE run, where he wrestled in NXT.

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#2. Darby Allin wants to become Bryan Danielson's replacement

At the WrestleDream Pay-Per-View, Bryan Danielson wrestled his last match as a full-time competitor against Jon Moxley. The American Dragon lost this bout and also the AEW World Title. It is going to be interesting to see who will fill the void he has left.

However, The Daredevil, Darby Allin believes that it is his time to become the new face of the company. In a recent interview with JAMZ96.3, the former TNT Champion said the following:

"I firmly believe when you risk your life on a monthly basis, it’s going to make you pretty strong mentally and I feel like I’m ready to be the face of this whole company,” said the 31-year-old. [H/T: Ringside New]

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#1. Full Gear lineup

Later this month, AEW will host the Full Gear PPV live from the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.

Here are the matches that have been booked for the show so far.

• Jon Moxley (c) vs. Orange Cassidy - AEW World Championship match
• "Big Boom!" A.J. (with Big Justice) vs. Q. T. Marshall (Zero hour match)
• MJF vs. Roderick Strong
• Kyle Fletcher vs. Will Ospreay
• Jack Perry (c) vs. Daniel Garcia - TNT Championship match
• Swerve Strickland vs. Bobby Lashley
• Private Party (Isiah Kassidy and Marq Quen) (c) vs. The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd) vs. Kings of the Black Throne (Malakai Black and Brody King) vs. TBD
• Jay White vs. "Hangman" Adam Page
• Mercedes Moné (c) (with Kamille) vs. Kris Statlander - TBS Championship match

Full Gear will shape the future of AEW going forward and wrestling fans all over the world are hyped for the show.