There are a few notable stops along the way, including “Fyter Fest,” “Summer Blockbuster,” “Grand Slam: Mexico” and “Dynamite #300.”
In a sense, you could say that “‘All In’ season” has begun.
So, adhering to AEW’s formula of nine matches per-PPV, here are my way-to-early predictions for this year’s “All In.”
Jon Moxley [c] vs. “Hangman” Adam Page
Last Sunday at “Double or Nothing,” “Hangman” Adam Page defeated Will Ospreay in the finale of the Men’s Owen Hart Foundation Tournament. By winning the Owen Hart Cup, Page has earned the coveted opportunity to face Jon Moxley at “All In,” for the AEW world championship.
Moxley’s reign of terror has already had its fair share of casualties; including Orange Cassidy, “Switchblade” Jay White, Powerhouse Hobbs, Adam Copeland, Christian Cage, Swerve Strickland, Samoa Joe, and, yes, “Hangman” Adam Page.
While Moxley was able to survive the “Hangman” at December’s “Worlds End,” Page is a different challenger now. Having defeated MJF at “Revolution” and won the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament; Page will enter “All In” with a renewed focus and disposition reminiscent of his days as world champion.
In 2023, “Hangman” Adam Page and Jon Moxley’s rivalry culminated in a phenomenal Texas Death Match at “Revolution.” With “All In” being held in Texas, I propose that they recapture that magic; ending The Death Riders’ reign of terror in dramatic fashion.
“Timeless” Toni Storm [c] vs. Mercedes Moné
Mercedes Moné defeated Jamie Hayter last Sunday in the finale of the Women’s Owen Hart Foundation Tournament.
Like “Hangman” Adam Page, Moné will advance to “All In,” where she’ll face “Timeless” Toni Storm for the AEW women’s world championship.
Kenny Omega [c] vs. Kazuchika Okada [c]
All signs point towards Kenny Omega and Kazuchika Okada colliding at “All In” Texas, renewing their historic rivalry on AEW’s grandest stage.
I propose that both the International and Continental championships are put on-the-line, in a title unification bout.
The Hurt Syndicate [c] vs. The Von Erichs
The Von Erich family is synonymous with professional wrestling in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. So, who better to face The Hurt Syndicate at “All In” than Ross and Marshall Von Erich?
Currently, the brothers are two-thirds of the ROH world six-man tag team champions with Dustin Rhodes; who lost to Bobby Lashley & Shelton Benjamin last Sunday. Given the popularity of the A24 film, “The Iron Claw,” AEW would be foolish to miss the opportunity.
FTR vs. Adam Copeland & Christian Cage
Dax Harwood has previously expressed his desire to face Adam Copeland & Christian Cage. So, when FTR betrayed Adam Copeland at “Dynasty,” it seemed like their reunion was imminent.
There’s plenty of time for Copeland and Cage to reconcile before “All In,” and reunite to face the former AEW world tag team champions.
Swerve Strickland & Will Ospreay vs. The Young Bucks
At “Dynasty,” The Young Bucks intervened in Swerve Strickland’s match against Jon Moxley — costing the former champion an opportunity to recapture the AEW world championship.
Matt & Nick Jackson’s transgressions put them in Strickland’s crosshairs, which culminated at “Anarchy in the Arena.”
The match was an inflection point in AEW’s war with The Death Riders, with Kenny Omega, Swerve Strickland, Willow Nightingale, & The Opps defeating The Death Riders and Young Bucks at “Double or Nothing.” However, it was Strickland who dealt the fatal blow, exacting his revenge against Matt Jackson.
The job isn’t over, though. The Young Bucks are still aligned with The Death Riders and primed to run roughshod of AEW.
Enter Will Ospreay. The “Aerial Assassin” promised “Hangman” Adam Page that he would fight alongside him, in his war against The Death Riders. Ospreay is also a friend of Strickland’s. Together, Strickland and Ospreay possess enough firepower to defeat The Young Bucks, and prevent them from intervening in Page’s match with Moxley.
Willow Nightingale vs. Marina Shafir
There have been two women’s matches on every AEW PPV this year, and I don’t expect “All In” to be an exception. Unfortunately, both the AEW women’s champion and the TBS women’s champion will be competing against each other. So, we have room for one more women’s match.
This is a perfect opportunity for Willow Nightingale and Marina Shafir to finally meet in single’s competition. This feud has been brewing since late November, when Nightingale returned at “Full Gear” to help The Conglomeration protect Orange Cassidy.
Adam Cole [c] vs. Kyle Fletcher
The Paragon’s feud with the Don Callis Family seems destined to culminate at “All In.” While it could materialize in a “Stadium Stampede” match, I think it would be wise for Adam Cole to defend his TNT championship against Kyle Fletcher.
Not only would it have the potential to steal the show, but it could be a tremendous opportunity for the “Protostar” to capture his first single’s title in AEW.
Men’s Casino Gauntlet Match
It’s been five months since the last “Casino Gauntlet Match.” With “Forbidden Door” only six weeks after “All In” Texas, this would be the perfect stage for the spectacle to return.
At last year’s “All In” in London, a “Casino Gauntlet Match” was held to determine the AEW World Champion’s challenger at “Grand Slam” in Arthur Ashe Stadium.
At this year’s “All In,” the winner could earn an opportunity to face the AEW World Champion in London at the O2 Arena.
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