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AEW Rampage: The First Dance takes place tonight live from the United Center in Chicage, Illinois. It will be the second episode of Rampage, following its debut last Friday.
The event sold out in a matter of minutes, and is set to be the largest crowd in AEW history. There is much fanfare and excitement surrounding the event, simply because of one name that has been rumored to appear for a number of weeks.
What other surprises could happen AEW Rampage: The First Dance tonight? Find out below! Of course, if you think something else could happen, feel free to comment them down below.
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#5 Ric Flair to appear managing Andrade El Idolo at AEW Rampage: The First Dance
Ric Flair was recently released by WWE, and is now a free agent. Flair in fact appeared just a few days later, managing Andrade El Idolo at AAA's TripleMania showcase in Mexico City. Could this be a sign of things to come and signify his intentions on AEW Rampage tonight?
Andrade has a huge match at the All Out pay-per-view against PAC, and what's to say he won't have The Nature Boy by his side again? Andrade, of course, is in a real-life relationship with Flair's daughter and WWE superstar Charlotte Flair. It would make for a perfect pairing and the two could go on to make some history.
El Idolo has yet to be announced to appear on AEW Rampage: The First Dance but a quick backstage segment could get everyone hyped up. Flair could appear and suggest that he will ensure Andrade not only beats PAC at All Out, but also beats Kenny Omega down the line.
One notable surprise from the TripleMania event, was that Ric Flair in fact got physical at the event. Delivering his famous chops and also locking in his figure-four leg lock on Konnan. It shows that Flair still has something in the tank to help Andrade in a physical manner.
The 16-time world champion tweeted after the AEW Dynamite show this week, praising the match between Jericho and MJF. It shows Flair is keeping an eye on the product and also who Andrade could come up against in the future.
One thing is for sure, if we do get to see Ric Flair at AEW Rampage: The First Dance, what a turnaround it would be for him personally. Following on from his Lacey Evans storyline in WWE, to managing one of the best wrestlers in the world and being used as much as he can to elevate the AEW product even more. We're all for it, Wooooooo!
#4 Kiera Hogan to earn a shock win on AEW Rampage: The First Dance
Kiera Hogan is scheduled to face Jade Cargill one-on-one on AEW Rampage: The First Dance tonight. Hogan joined the ranks at AEW following her tenure with IMPACT Wrestling, where she was a part of the Fire 'N Flava tag team with Tasha Steelz.
At the age of 26, Hogan has accomplished plenty in her wrestling career to date, including being a two-time IMPACT Wrestling Knockouts Tag Team Champion, and also ranking 54 in the PWI Womens's 100 in 2019.
Hogan made her debut for Tony Khan's promotion on AEW Dark: Elevation against former AEW Women's World Champion Hikaru Shida in a losing effort. She also went on to compete on AEW Dark in another unsuccessful bout against Kris Statlander.
Could this be the night that Kiera picks up a shocking win on AEW Rampage to really get the AEW fans to take notice of her? The rising young star from certainly has all the talent to become a serious contender for the AEW Women's Championship. Only time will tell, but a huge victory over Jade Cargill could set the tone for what's to come.
#3 Jurassic Express to win World Tag Title Eliminator on AEW Rampage: The First Dance
A huge match is set for AEW Rampage: The First Dance involves the semi-final of the AEW World Tag Team Title Eliminator. Private Party will go toe-to-toe with Jurassic Express, and the winners will face The Young Bucks at the All Out pay-per-view. Not only will the AEW Tag Team Titles be on the line, but the match will also be inside of a Steel Cage. Huge stakes for the team who advances tonight.
Jurassic Express are the fan favorites heading into the match, and they certainly could get the job done with their current momentum. They came so close to winning the World Tag Team Titles against The Young Bucks on Dynamite. Surely it is time for Jungle Boy and Luchasaurus to finally get their big moment? Surprisingly, this will be the first two-on-two meeting between Private Party and Jurassic Express.
Can Jurassic Express pull off a huge win to send fans in Chicago into delirium on AEW Rampage?
#2 Bryan Danielson to debut on AEW Rampage: The First Dance
AEW Rampage: The First Dance could be hit with a number of 'YES!' chants if Bryan Danielson is to make an appearance. Bryan is another star who is no longer employed by WWE and could be set to sign with AEW after weeks of speculation.
There hasn't really been much reference to Bryan on AEW programming so far. It would make a welcome surprise if the American Dragon was to appear on AEW Rampage even just for a moment to state his intentions.
What's to say the 'best in the world' references we've seen on AEW programming aren't for Bryan Danielson? That would certainly be a twist, but it would be another incredible addition to the stacked AEW roster. Bryan is considered one of the best wrestlers in the world, and would get the wrestling world talking.
Would AEW fans love to see Bryan Danielson in an AEW ring? The dream match possibilities are endless, that's for sure. It would be refreshing to see Bryan in a new environment doing what he does best.
#1 CM Punk's music hits at AEW Rampage: The First Dance but someone else appears
Speculation has been rife for a number of weeks now that this week's AEW Rampage could be special. It was first reported by Sean Ross Sapp at Fightful that CM Punk was looking to set out to make a return to professional wrestling.
Of course, WWE wasn't his likely destination due to their strained relationship. AEW was touted as the likely destination, with AEW Rampage: The First Dance being held in Punk's hometown tonight. It's the perfect environment for the debut for the Voice of the Voiceless.
But what if his music hit, and someone else came out instead? Imagine Cult of Personality blaring out, the fans going wild, and someone like MJF walks out instead to the anger of the AEW fans.
MJF could claim he is the 'Best in the World' and answer the challenge set by Darby Allin. Maybe then following the match, Punk could appear and take down the overly-annoying Maxwell Jacob Friedman.
AEW themselves have made references to Punk in their television programming, with Darby Allin mentioning the Best in the World nickname that is held by the former WWE Champion. Even WWE has got in on the action, with John Cena referencing CM Punk last Friday on Friday Night Smackdown.
The likelihood of CM Punk appearing on AEW Rampage: The First Dance is extremely high, though. After a seven year absence from the ring, it looks as though we will finally get one of our heroes back.
There's no doubt his hometown fans in Chicago would blow the roof off the United Center if his music was to hit and he was to confront Darby Allin. It would be a moment to savor, and one that could change the landscape of the whole of professional wrestling.
On the other hand, should it be MJF that walks out to Cult of Personality, you can almost guarantee that the Salt of the Earth will garner nuclear heat from the Chicago faithful. Rest assured, there will be pandamonium at the United Center come The First Dance.
All eyes will be on AEW Rampage tonight, that's for sure.
