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More than a week removed from the ALL IN wrestling event of 2018, and the undeniable talks of a sequel start to gain traction. The brainchild of the ELITE Cody Rhodes and Young Bucks took on fire right before the tickets even went on sale, going to a packed Sears Center, things took on a whole new turn.
The crowd's loud and hearty reception brought the arena to life [despite some poor sound mixing quality]. The men and women of ALL IN brought their A-Game to a classic show that will remain in infamy. After which Rhodes alongside the ELITE stood tall in adulation and declared that wrestling belongs to all [fans included].
At the same time these young men are clear, the hustle and grind of Independent wrestling life continues. Next year we most certainly will get to see it bear fruit in the form of ALL IN II!
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If that is the case, then it might just be interesting to see what the second edition of ALL IN looks like. After all, the beauty about the Independent wrestling scene is how it's always in a state of flux. So what matches will we possible bear witness to at ALL IN II?
#1 Who won't be ALL IN?
WWE's global expansion is at center stage, and the success mounted by the ALL IN event has also resulted in an eye opener for WWE. In both a positive and negative way, WWE will look to poach quite a bit of talent from the ALL IN roster of 2018.
Not only that, but WWE shall seek talents from around the independent scene as well. This will create another influx of NXT Superstars, but also deplete the Independent scene of fine stars, allowing others to elevate their game.
Of the few that won't make it to ALL IN from its current PPV card, expect the luchador trio of Rey Mysterio, Fenix Jr., and Pentagon Jr. to head to the Big 'E. Alongside them expect Christopher Daniels to finally be lapped up in a player-coach role at NXT, as well as Madison Rayne and/or Chelsea Green.
As for the ELITE, their agenda is clear, to change pro wrestling together so they'll remain all in for life!
#2 ALL IN zero hour: Over the Budget Battle Royale
Much like the first ALL IN, the second edition will feature its own version of WWE's kick off. The zero hour was a great heater to get fans ready for the main show. With a stellar tag bout between SCU and the Briscoe Brothers, ALL IN got started off on a high.
It continued onward with the Over the Budget Battle Royale, packing stellar action with comedy and drama. While it'll be hard to predict who might act heater for the crowd next year, the Over the Budget Battle Royale is sure to thrill once again.
Featuring a host of lower tier comedic characters to upper card sensations with nothing much to do. The match will have its great ups and downs with some comedic elements, and then feature a final dramatic stretch leading to an interesting winner. This year that will be none other than surprise entrant;
Impact Wrestling Champion [yes he will be so a year in] Austin Aries!
Austin Aries last eliminates crazy Joey Janela to win and challenge the ROH Champion, and revive his championship quest!
#3 Golden ELITE Open Challenge: Golden ELITE [Kota Ibushi and The Young Bucks] vs Bullet Club OG [Prince Devitt and Good Brothers]
The main event winning team of the first ALL IN will once more be featured front and center in an interesting contest. This time around it won't main event but rather play as an intriguing open challenge to anyone in the wrestling world.
Fans will expect The New Day to any other dream team on the independent scene but the shock will come in the form of a trio shockingly quitting the WWE. While the Good Brothers (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) will leave the company in early January when their contracts are up. The former Finn Balor will join them down the line, frustrated by the glass ceiling above him.
In his best persona yet, the 'Rock and Rolla' Prince Devitt will return to the indie scene at ALL IN on a new and improved Bullet Club civil war. A mission to restore the glory of his once disparate faction. The demonic Devitt will stun the world in a dream clash against Kota Ibushi, stamping his arrival back to a wrestling world that can appreciate his talents.
Result: Prince Devitt strikes a Bloody Sunday and wins to announce his and Bullet Club's return to the independent wrestling world!
#4 Women's Fatal Four Way
Much like this year, next years edition will also feature an exciting women's bout; lining up some of the best in the independent circuit together. You can expect a cavalcade of some of women's wrestling finest to try to feature in this one.
From the hard-hitting Viper [Piper Niven] to current PROGRESS Wrestling Women's champion Jinny to the indomitable Taya Valkyrie. It's hard to predict who exactly will be the contestants in this one, but one thing is for sure, it has a chance to create a riot much like this edition's women's match.
With criticism levied that this was but a token match, this year's four women nearly stole the show with their energetic bout. They dazzled enough to create a question for the future, on ALL IN going all in on a women's showcase. While this match will sizzle, it is just the appetizer for what is to come later.
Result: Jinny sneaks away with a stellar win to put herself on the map and finally go all in with the WWE!
#5 Hardcore Match: Stephen Amell vs Neville
Stephen Amell carried along by Christopher Daniels, proved that he can go more than most in the squared circle. So it's inevitable that he returns for the next edition to support his friend Cody. In a classic moment paying homage to their past as a team at SummerSlam, Amell will introduce the now indie touring Neville as a new and British member of the Bullet Club.
However, that won't go down too well as Neville turns on his friends instead, deciding he's a lone man with a chip on his shoulder. Amell, of course, is on the receiving end of this wrath, setting the two men up for a hardcore match come ALL IN II.
This way a veteran like Neville will be able to take Amell through the contest while also covering any faults of his. Stephen Amell willingly put himself in harm's way in a table spot this time around. The next time the duo will go all in for an exhilarating fight. Once again always the fan, Amell will put over his superstar friend.
Result: Neville pulls off a miraculous bout with Stephen Amell and a hard-fought win.
#6 30 Minute Iron Man Match for the IWGP United States Championship: Kazuchika Okada vs Marty Scurll
You can bet your bottom dollar for all the rumors rife on Scurll catching heat for his match going overtime, the ELITE will brush it off in their own anarchic style. On their Being the ELITE YouTube platform, Marty Scurll will bear the brunt of jokes for not only being the only member to lose at ALL IN but also go overtime.
Parodying WWE's childish punishment rituals, we might literally see Scurll placed in the 'dog house'.
This will be the impetus to drive Scurll to bulk up for the second challenge to Kazuchika Okada, this time as a heavyweight. Okada off a sensational run as the new IWGP United States Champion will accept. At ALL IN II, these two men will face off once again.
To further the joke but also show a sign of respect, Scurll will get a 30 minute Iron Man match so he can play with enough time on his hands. Even then the two men will go overtime until Okada just about ekes out with an easy sudden death win. Once more a loser, Scurll will at the very least have gained the respect of his peers and the fans, setting up a heroic victory for the trilogy ender at ALL IN III.
Result: DRAW in 30 Minutes, leading to a quick sudden death win for Kazuchika Okada to retain the IWGP United States Championship!
#7 For the ROH World Championship: Flip Gordon (c) vs Austin Aries [Over the Budget Battle Royal Winner]
Austin Aries has been up and down with his championship tour across the Indies, with his current focus being on keeping his Impact World championship intact. With challenges such as Eddie Edwards and Johnny Impact arising as well as Bound for Glory imminent, much of his time is been taken in the Impact Zone.
Of course, that will all change with the cycle of tapings, allowing Aries to continue his quest for gold in former promotions such as ROH. While he'll definitely fail to capture the TV Title, he's sought for long, Aries will find the perfect opportunity to strike for world title gold.
Proving a shock entrant and winner in the Battle Royale, his next step involves taking down a perceived easy world champion in Flip Gordon. The ever-improving Gordon will finally become the ROH World Champion come next year, earning the respect of Cody and an ALL IN pass. Thus Aries bites off more than he can chew when Gordon shows him who is the greatest man that ever lived.
Result: Flip Gordon knocks Austin Aries for a loop and wins to retain the ROH World Championship!
#8 For the Impact Knockouts Championship: AJ Lee vs Tessa Blanchard (c)
Tessa Blanchard is far from over with the independent scene, much like the ELITE she is one woman who could transcend wrestling outside of the WWE and its revolution. Rejected once by the company and left shattered, since then Blanchard has dominated around the world, and is now the Impact Knockouts champion.
She's going to have her hands full with an intriguing match against the returning AJ Lee, who will demand from the onset that Blanchard put up her women's championship. Blanchard ever the fighter, and having just won back her championship will do just that.
In a stunning contest proving that AJ Lee hasn't lost a step in the ring [though just really a bit], will see her shockingly take the title from Blanchard and join the Impact roster on a part-time basis. Meanwhile, Blanchard can play the fighting face trying to get her title back. Yet with no title, WWE could just come calling back for the second generation superstar.
Result: AJ Lee sneaks away with a win to become the NEW Impact Knockouts Champion!
#9 For the NWA World Heavyweight Championship: Cody (c)/w Brandi Rhodes vs Shinsuke Nakamura
Shinsuke Nakamura's main roster run has been a bust so far, despite getting a headlining match at WrestleMania [not really] and a United States championship run. His inability to adjust to a softer tone and a heavy push from the onset have found Nakamura floundering without substance, even with his chaotic heel turn.
Next year, Nakamura will head out from the WWE to return to a changed NJPW. He will instantly target the CHAOS leader Kazuchika Okada post-Wrestle Kingdom, putting into motion a lone strong style player across not just New Japan, but the indies as well. This will set him for a chance against Cody at ALL IN as a special attraction title match, to stick it to the 'E.
On American shores, Nakamura will finally prove what he's really capable off, to an audience and continent that failed to see his potential. Cody will be bearing the torch of the reviving NWA, with their title on the line, and his reign a year in. In an exhilarating match, Nakamura will take Cody all the way, but just about falter, setting a precedent for the rejuvenation of the NWA.
Result: Cody ekes out with a win on Shinsuke Nakamura to retain the NWA World Championship!
#10 Once In A Lifetime: Kenny Omega vs CM Punk
Even with another main event worthy title match, promoter Cody will be in the semi-final match of the night. Why? Because he shall cede the main event to a once in a lifetime dream match. Sure ALL IN aren't foolish to promote it as such, but the stigma shall be there to subtly take a dig at the WWE and its treatment of CM Punk in light of The Rock and Cena duopoly.
CM Punk made a slight return to pro wrestling this year at the ALL IN signings. Though he was roundly booed for his supposed treatment of friend Colt Cabana, during the WWE trials. Punk will return a year later, a somewhat beaten UFC competitor and a hometown hero; having hopefully made amends with his former friend.
Meanwhile, Omega probably won't carry the IWGP World Championship, he will definitely still be one of, if not the best wrestlers in the world. These two men shall have a thrilling bout, Punk washing away some ring rust early on to take Omega to the limit. It will be a great return for the second city savior, with a win. Don't expect Punk to put over Omega, but don't expect Omega to mind either for the show.
Finally a CM Punk main event he is proud and happy of, unless those sour grapes rear their ugly head, and this is but a dream. Yet, so was ALL IN, was it not? And look where we are now.
Result: CM Punk hits the GTS to a loud roar for the win against Kenny Omega!
