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The final episode of AEW Dynamite in 2021 will also be the last one on the TNT network. The flagship program will embark on a fresh start on TBS starting January 5th, 2022.
Tony Khan made this Wednesday night's episode even more special by bringing in the New Year's Smash event. The show will emanate from Daily's Place in Jacksonville, Florida.
Keeping all the tidbits aside, we'll focus on what the show has in store for us this week. There are several things to look forward to, starting with the most anticipated return of the voice of pro wrestling, Jim Ross.
The match card doesn't look as promising on paper, but we believe AEW's head honcho might be hiding significant swerves up his sleeve. That said, let's quickly dive into the bold predictions for this week:
#5 AEW stars Sting and Darby Allin stake claim at AAA tag team titles
What's next for Sting and Darby Allin? The face-painted duo had a dominant run in the tag team division, picking up several notable victories this year.
With an impressive 5-0 winning record, Sting and Allin could stake their claim at FTR's AAA tag team titles on this week's AEW Dynamite. The babyface duo has had FTR's number this year. During the Grand Slam edition of AEW Dynamite, Sting and Allin defeated Wheeler and Harwood in a tag team match.
Fast forward to last week, the face-painted stars teamed up with CM Punk to gain the upper hand over MJF and FTR in a three-men match. Yet, despite Sting and Allin having the upper hand over The Pinnacle members, the rivalry could be far from over.
Interestingly, Cash Wheeler has also teased coming after Sting again. Keeping that in mind, the company can now book a trilogy between the two teams at the upcoming Battle of the Belts event.
#4 Andrade El Idolo confronts Cody Rhodes on AEW Dynamite this week
Cody Rhodes made history last week when he defeated Sammy Guevara to become a three-time AEW TNT Champion. It's certain that half the locker room is gunning for a shot at his title, possibly starting this week.
With a stacked AEW roster, it is hard to predict who could be next in line to face The American Nightmare. But the way Cody Rhodes has made enemies over the last couple of months, he may have a target on his back from his old foes first.
One of them could turn out to be Andrade El Idolo. Cody defeated Andrade in an Atlanta street fight a few weeks ago, thanks to Brandi Rhodes assisting her husband. Both men have now scored victories against each other.
Andrade could use the angle of him getting screwed in their previous encounter to resume his feud with The American Nightmare. Both men confront each other to set up their chapter III, possibly for the TNT Championship. This could be a feel-good moment for fans this Wednesday night.
#3 Jade Cargill defeats Thunder Rosa to advance into the finals of the TBS title tournament
In a do-or-die situation, Jade Cargill and Thunder Rosa will collide in the semi-finals of the TBS title tournament. Considering both women's experiences, one may consider Rosa a clear-cut favorite, but Cargill may be a dark horse here.
Jade Cargill's undefeated streak could be one of the reasons why AEW may book her to go over Rosa. After all, the 29-year old has once pinned the Mexican star in a three-way match a few months ago.
Stats aside, Ruby Soho has already reached the finals of the TBS tournament. Hence, the company is likely to go with a babyface vs. heel match to crown the first-ever TBS Champion. In all likelihood, Jade Cargill has all the odds in her favor.
#2 Tension between The Young Bucks and Adam Cole may escalate on AEW Dynamite this week
If the look on The Young Bucks' faces during Kyle O'Reilly's AEW debut was any indication, fans could be in for a buzzworthy feud pitting The Elite against the former Undisputed Era.
Adam Cole enjoyed reuniting with his former stablemate. Meanwhile, Nick and Matt Jackson looked unhappy considering The Panama City Playboy hid the surprise from them.
Interestingly, Cole has claimed that Bobby Fish was the brainchild behind bringing in the Violent Artist. There seems to be a clear pattern since Cole was initially supposed to give a 'Christmas' present to The Young Bucks. It could turn out to be one big ploy with Adam Cole wanting to become the undisputed leader of The Elite in Kenny Omega's absence.
The seeds for a future feud between The Elite and ex-NXT stars have been planted. As the saying goes, strike while the iron is hot.
The company could continue teasing dissension between The Young Bucks and Adam Cole this week. Plus, The Jackson Brothers may not be pleased seeing Cole teaming up with Fish and O'Reilly to take on Best Friends on Wednesday night.
#1 Wardlow destroys CM Punk on AEW Dynamite
After suffering a dreadful loss in a trios match last week, MJF must be eyeing vengeance. He could bring his henchman, Wardlow, on AEW Dynamite to dismantle CM Punk.
Having Wardlow in the mix prolongs the storyline between Punk and MJF. While CM Punk vs. Friedman seems inevitable, AEW may save this first-time-ever clash for a big pay-per-view, possibly at Revolution next year.
Until then, The Straight Edge Superstar could face Wardlow in a filler feud. On a positive note, Punk will help bring the spotlight on the six-foot monster, who's touted as the future of this company.
What's your take on these predictions for AEW Dynamite this week? Sound off in the comments section below.
