AEW Dynamite Preview For October 16: Adam Cole Returns, Shelton Benjamin In-Ring Debut

It’s almost time for AEW Dynamite!

All Elite Wrestling returns to San Jose for tonight’s Dynamite/Rampage tapings. Tony Khan has booked a loaded card for this week.

Here’s what’s on tap for the aOctober 16 episode of Wednesday Night Dynamite.

FTR vs. Big Bill & Bryan Keith

After their friend Mark Briscoe’s successful title defense against Chris Jericho at AEW WrestleDream, FTR takes on Big Bill and Bryan Keith in tag team action. All proceedings from this match will go to hurricane relief efforts .

Trios tag team match on AEW Dynamite

The Young Bucks successfully defended their tag team titles against Private Party this past Saturday at WrestleDream. Tonight, the EVPs will team up with fellow Elite Kazuchika Okada against The Conglomeration’s Orange Cassidy, Kyle O’Reilly & Rocky Romero.

Mercedes Mone vs. Queen Aminata

Following a confrontation with Mercedes Mone at WrestleDream, Queen Aminata takes on the CEO in singles action on AEW Dynamite.

Christian Cage vs. Jay White

Jay White emerged victorious against Hangman Adam Page at WrestleDream. Tonight, the Switchblade reignites his feud with The Patriarch of AEW himself, Christian Cage, in this highly-anticipated match-up.

Shelton Benjamin makes his AEW Dynamite in-ring debut

The Hurt Syndicate confronted Lio Rush after he delivered his big announcement to AEW fans. Tonight, Lio will stand across the Syndicate’s Shelton Benjamin in his AEW Dynamite in-ring debut. Benjamin and MVP had a confrontation with Swerve Strickland at WrestleDream.

Adam Cole returns to AEW Dynamite

Adam Cole made his televised return at WrestleDream. The former Owen Hart winner made the save for Daniel Garcia from MJF. For those unaware, this feud dates back to 2023 when Cole revealed himself as The Devil after Samoa Joe beat MJF for the AEW World Championship at Worlds End.

AEW World Champion Jon Moxley appears

Jon Moxley put a full stop to Bryan Danielson’s active in-ring career at WrestleDream by beating him for the world title. After the match, Wheeler Yuta choked out Danielson with a plastic bag while Darby Allin tried to release himself from handcuffs. Tonight, Mox kicks off his fourth AEW World Championship run on Dynamite.

WrestleZone will have full coverage of 10/16 AEW Dynamite as it airs.

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