06-05-2025
Former WWE Superstar To Make AEW Debut
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In his home state of Michigan, wrestling legend Rhyno is slated to appear at upcoming All Elite Wrestling and Ring of Honor television tapings. At the same time, AEW unveiled a stacked card for its next Dynamite episode.
AEW announced via social media that the Detroit native and former ECW World Champion, Rhyno, will make an appearance during the company's TV tapings in Detroit on May 7th and May 8th, 2025.
"The Man Beast" RHINO will appear LIVE in Detroit at the Masonic Temple Theatre
Wednesday 5/7 and Thursday 5/8
When AEW + @RingOfHonor return to the Motor City!
Get your tickets NOW at — All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) May 5, 2025
While it wasn't specified if "The War Machine" will see in-ring action, his presence is sure to excite the Michigan fanbase. Rhyno, who also held the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship, became a free agent after departing TNA Wrestling in December 2024.
Following his AEW/ROH appearance, he is scheduled to challenge NWA Champion Thom Latimer at the Crockett Cup on May 17th. Rhyno joins a list of former ECW standouts like Rob Van Dam, Sabu, and Raven who have appeared for AEW.
Jerry Lynn and Taz hold prominent backstage and commentary roles, respectively. This news comes as AEW recently announced plans for a residency at the famed 2300 Arena (formerly ECW Arena) in Philadelphia.
Looking ahead to the next episode of AEW Dynamite, several high-profile matches and segments have been confirmed. In a blockbuster trios match, The Young Bucks (Matthew & Nicholas Jackson) will team with Ricochet to face the formidable alliance of Swerve Strickland, "Speedball" Mike Bailey, and Mark Briscoe.
This encounter stems from The Elite costing Strickland the AEW World Championship at Dynasty, with tensions further escalating after The Elite's eight-man tag team victory last week over a team that included Bailey and Briscoe.
This photo shows AEW owner Tony Khan on April 20, 2022, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Khan spoke with Newsweek recently about the company coming to New York City for a large event.
This photo shows AEW owner Tony Khan on April 20, 2022, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Khan spoke with Newsweek recently about the company coming to New York City for a large event.
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Another heated rivalry sees Samoa Joe go one-on-one with Claudio Castagnoli. Joe has been embroiled in a bitter feud with members of the Blackpool Combat Club, and Castagnoli intensified matters by viciously attacking Katsuyori Shibata on a previous episode. This match serves as a crucial prelude to the steel cage match between Joe and Jon Moxley scheduled for May 14th.
Additionally, former AEW Women's World Champion Jamie Hayter will have an exclusive sit-down interview with Renee Paquette. Hayter has her sights set on Mercedes Moné and the finals of the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament at Double or Nothing. This path could potentially lead her to a confrontation with current AEW Women's World Champion Toni Storm at All In later this year.
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