One big thing
AEW’s Path to All In: Summer Series kicks off tonight in Arlington, TX, with new AEW World Trios Champions set to be crowned as The Patriarchy faces The Bang Bang Gang.
Why it matters
This match sets the tone for AEW’s summer residency at the Esports Stadium, leading up to the All In: London 2024 event at Wembley Stadium.
Key details
• The Patriarchy (Christian Cage, Killswitch, & Nick Wayne) vs. Bang Bang Gang (Austin Gunn, Colten Gunn, & Juice Robinson) for the vacant AEW World Trios Championship
• Darby Allin returns to singles competition against The Beast Mortos
• Thunder Rosa faces Deonna Purrazzo in a Lumberjack Match
• Skye Blue challenges Hikaru Shida in their first-ever singles bout
• Roderick Strong meets Tomohiro Ishii one-on-one
By the numbers
• 372 days: Hikaru Shida’s reign as the longest AEW Women’s World Champion
• 127: Number of matches Skye Blue has competed in since her AEW debut
• 8 years: Time since Roderick Strong and Tomohiro Ishii’s last singles match
Darby Allin’s return
Allin faces The Beast Mortos in his first singles match since breaking his foot four months ago. This bout serves as a crucial test before Allin joins Team AEW for Blood & Guts in Nashville next Wednesday.
Lumberjack Match showdown
Thunder Rosa and Deonna Purrazzo’s four-month rivalry culminates in a Lumberjack Match, ensuring no escape for either competitor.
Championship implications
The Trios Championship match could be a stepping stone for Christian Cage’s World Championship aspirations or a chance for The Bang Bang Gang to reclaim their lost titles.
What’s next
AEW’s summer series continues with Blood & Guts in Nashville on Wednesday, followed by Ring of Honor’s Death Before Dishonor pay-per-view on July 26th.
What do you think about the new AEW World Trios Champions being crowned tonight? Who are you rooting for in this high-stakes match? Leave your thoughts in the comments below!
