AEW Dynamite Preview: High-Stakes Title Matches Set for Austin Showdown

One Big Thing

The H-E-B Center in Austin, TX hosts two major championship matches this Wednesday on AEW Dynamite, with both the World Tag Team and World Trios titles at stake.

Key Details

• The Hurt Syndicate (Bobby Lashley & Shelton Benjamin) defend their AEW World Tag Team Titles against returning former champions The Gunn Club
• The Death Riders (PAC, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta) put their World Trios Championships on the line against Undisputed Kingdom
• Dustin Rhodes faces MJF in a personal grudge match in Rhodes’ home state
• Max Caster issues another open challenge
• Kris Statlander takes on Penelope Ford

Why It Matters

The Gunn Club returns after a lengthy absence to challenge for the titles they last held in 2023. Meanwhile, The Death Riders face their biggest test as champions against the red-hot Undisputed Kingdom unit.

By The Numbers

• 171 days: Current reign of The Death Riders as Trios Champions
• 31-9: Career tag team record of The Gunn Club in AEW
• 95 days: Time since The Death Riders’ last title defense

Match History

The Gunns vs Hurt Syndicate marks a first-time matchup, while Statlander holds a 4-0 singles record against Ford dating back to 2020.

What’s Next?

The winners of both championship matches will likely factor into AEW’s upcoming Grand Slam: Australia event, where multiple titles will be defended in the company’s Australian debut.

What do you think?

Will The Gunn Club recapture tag team gold in Austin? Share your predictions in the comments below.