Headlines
Ed: “Before we hit the rings, let’s open with the stories that shaped the week around All Elite Wrestling.”
Jim Ross has been reflecting on Steven Borden’s development, comparing Sting’s earliest years to the way Steven has already shown poise, timing, and maturity in AEW. JR’s tone makes it clear: Steven isn’t just carrying a legacy — he’s carving out his own identity.
Mick Foley called Rebel and Britt Baker’s scooter exit on Dynamite “one of the greatest things” he’s ever witnessed in wrestling. Foley described the emotion backstage, the locker room surrounding Rebel, and AEW’s ALS charity efforts as a moment that transcended the show itself.
Joe Gacy, now working independently, has openly said he hopes the Wyatt Sicks group can reunite on the indie scene. He’s already teaming with Dexter Lumis, has trios bookings with Erick Rowan, and at least one show involving Nikki Cross. The only question mark is Bo Dallas, but Gacy’s hope is to “get the band back together” in some form.
AEW — Week at the Sports Desk
Gordon: “This week in AEW was about champions holding firm, new faces proving they belong, and emotional moments reminding fans why they care about this sport.”
AEW Dynamite — Rebel Heart (September 9, 2026)
Ed: “This wasn’t just a Dynamite. It was a tribute, a fundraiser, and a night built around Rebel’s fight and Rebel’s heart.”
Full Match Results
- AEW World Trios Championship: Swerve Strickland & New Level (Austin Creed & Kofi) retained against The Conglomeration (Orange Cassidy, Kyle O’Reilly & Roderick Strong).
- Women’s Trios Match: Dr. Britt Baker, Persephone & Hikaru Shida defeated Thunder Rosa, Hyan & Maya World. Rebel handed Baker the glove for the Lockjaw, leading to a cathartic win and their scooter ride up the ramp.
- AEW National Championship: Andrade El Ídolo retained against The Beast Mortos. After the match, The Dogs attacked Andrade until Will Ospreay made the save.
- AEW World Championship Eliminator: Will Ospreay defeated David Finlay. Jon Moxley watched from commentary, and Ospreay later revealed he personally requested Moxley as his first PPV defense at All Out.
- Darby Allin & Steven Borden vs. Mark Davis & Josh Alexander: Allin and Borden won, marking Steven’s AEW in‑ring debut with a blend of his father’s influence and his own emerging style.
- Tables Match: Kyle Fletcher & Kevin Knight defeated The Young Bucks after putting them through a table first. FTR and Big Stoke assisted, and Darby & Steven made the save afterward, ending with a respectful handshake.
Major Segments
- The Waiting Room: Rebel returned to host with Britt Baker, Persephone, and Shida. Baker praised Rebel’s resilience, Persephone promised destruction, and Shida joked about breaking Baker’s nose years ago before turning her attention to Maya World.
- Tribute to Andy “The Butcher” Williams: The show opened with a memorial graphic, and commentary shared personal memories. AEW announced a fuller tribute planned for Collision.
- Steven Borden’s Debut: Steven spoke about choosing fear over regret. Darby emphasized that the goal is not to recreate Sting, but to introduce Steven Borden. JR’s recent comments highlighted Steven’s strong fundamentals and the weight of carrying a legendary surname.
- Women’s Division Momentum: Persephone positioned herself as a double‑crown force. Thekla cut a promo only to be confronted by Mercedes Moné and chased off by Willow Nightingale.
- Trios Division & World Title Picture: Multiple babyface units stared down Swerve & New Level. Ospreay’s save of Andrade tied the National and World Title scenes together, culminating in Ospreay requesting Moxley for All Out.
AEW News & Rumors (Sept 5–10, 2026)
Ed: “Outside the ring, AEW had a week full of emotion, charity, and cross‑promotional support.”
- Rebel Heart Dynamite raised significant funds for ALS charities, including donations to I AM ALS and Team Gleason.
- Upper Deck released a charity trading card with all proceeds going to ALS organizations.
- Numerous non‑AEW names were backstage supporting Rebel, including Killer Kross, Scarlett, Gail Kim, Christy Hemme, Allysin Kay, Marti Belle, and Dasha Gonzalez.
- All Out continued to take shape with Ospreay vs. Moxley and the Chicago Street Fight for the Women’s Tag Titles.
Gordon: “The theme of the week was legacy — Rebel’s, Bray Wyatt’s, Sting’s — and AEW sat right in the middle of that conversation.”
Closing Segment — Flair vs. Steamboat
Ed: “We wanted us to finish on Flair vs. Steamboat, and that’s the perfect way to close a week built on emotion and craft.”
The trilogy — Chi‑Town Rumble, Clash of the Champions VI, and WrestleWar 1989 — remains one of wrestling’s greatest sequences.
- Chi‑Town Rumble delivered the shock of Steamboat’s title win with crisp pacing and a classic babyface uphill fight.
- Clash VI offered a two‑out‑of‑three falls masterpiece, three mini‑stories in one match, showcasing stamina and technical brilliance.
- WrestleWar provided the emotional crescendo, Flair regaining the title in a bout that felt like the end of a chapter.
Gordon: “If you’re grading pure wrestling, Clash VI is the clinic. If you’re chasing emotional payoff, WrestleWar hits hardest. Either way, the trilogy is a benchmark.”
Ed: “And that’s your full AEW rundown from the sports desk — champions standing tall, new stars emerging, and a tribute show that reminded everyone why wrestling still matters.”