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Welcome to this week's preview of AEW Dynamite. We're heading towards the Homecoming edition, which will emanate from Jacksonville, Florida.
Ever since the company hit the road, they've raised the bar for their shows with special episodes of AEW Dynamite. On top of that, they've remained successful in bringing more eyeballs to their product, given that they crossed the one million mark for three consecutive weeks.
Last week's 'Fight For The Fallen' special edition lived up to the hype, and it grabbed headlines for teasing the arrival of CM Punk to the company. With AEW Rampage fast approaching, it remains to be seen how the company will entertain its viewers.
Ahead of this week's episode, several exciting matches, including the TNT title defense, have already been announced.
That said, let's take a look at what to expect from this week's episode of AEW Dynamite.
#5 Malakai Blacks make his in-ring debut against Cody Rhodes on AEW Dynamite
All eyes will be on Malakai Black this Wednesday as he makes his in-ring debut against Cody Rhodes.
It all kickstarted during the Road Rager edition of AEW Dynamite last month when Malakai Black surfaced out of nowhere during a segment involving Tony Schiavone, Arn Anderson, and Cody Rhodes. The former WWE superstar nailed both the Nightmare Family members with a Black Mass.
During the build-up, both men have portrayed two different sides. Malakai Black depicted his sadistic persona, a character he always wanted to work with during his NXT days. Meanwhile, Cody Rhodes is drawn as an honorable man.
This feud is a true example of a classic babyface vs. heel storyline.
Both men have added another level of intensity by engaging in multiple in-ring and backstage brawls, which have caught people's attention. Given the hype, Malakai Black and Cody Rhodes will deliver a hard-hitting contest that could even possibly become the match of the year.
With Cody Rhodes expected to take an indefinate hiatus following this episode, it looks like the outcome will favor Malakai Black.
The company wouldn't want to derail down the momentum of the former WWE superstar. A win over a well-established wrestler like Cody Rhodes will benefit him in the longer run.
Regardless of what happens, fans will be in for a treat to watch these men leave no stone unturned to put each other down.
#4 Miro defends his AEW TNT Championship against Lee Johnson
In the Homecoming edition of AEW Dynamite, fans will finally see Miro in action as he defends his TNT Championship against Lee Johnson.
Miro has been on a roll ever since winning this prestigious title from Darby Allin. He then went on to have four successful title defenses against the likes of Lance Archer, Dante Martin, Evil Uno, and Brian Pillman Jr of the Varsity Blonds.
However, Miro currently lacks compelling and long-term storylines. There's no doubt that he elevated his character and promo stuff ever since he won the title. But he never got to face an opponent of his caliber that could potentially act as a threat to his title. A rising talent like Lee Johnson would be another exciting opponent for Miro, as far as the quality of the match concerns.
Despite that, we don't expect a title change, except if the company has planned to swerve all of us this Wednesday.
#3 Christian Cage faces The Blade on AEW Dynamite
A singles match featuring Christian Cage and The Blade will take on Dynamite this week. Last week, Captain Charisma teamed up with Jurassic Express to take on the Hardy Family Office. The babyface trio won the match, but Christian Cage took a brutal assault from The Blade.
It became clear that Matt Hardy was the mastermind behind this move. Hardy even claimed on social media that he is not finished with Christian Cage yet. It would be an interesting scenario, given that Matt Hardy has stated to put roadblocks in front of Christian Cage.
It remains to be seen if The Blade will hand Christian Cage his first singles defeat since joining the company.
Meanwhile, a win would help Christian Cage inch closer towards the AEW World title shot. With AEW star Matt Hardy determined to stay in his path, fans will be curious to see if Cage overcomes the odds or not.
#2 The Bunny takes on Leyla Hirsch in a high-stakes match on AEW Dynamite
The Bunny will lock horns with Leyla Hirsch in the upcoming episode of AEW Dynamite. There's an added stipulation to their bout as the winner will get a shot at the NWA Women's Championship.
The Bunny is heavily favored to win this match, given Leyla Hirsch's lack of experience in the wrestling business. So far, she has only competed in a handful of singles matches against top-notch women athletes like Hikaru Shida, Serena Deeb, and Thunder Rosa, to name a few. But she could change her fortune by pulling off an upset victory over The Bunny this Wednesday.
It remains to be seen who gets a ticket to face Kamille for the NWA Championship down the road.
#1 Chris Jericho faces Juventud Guerrera in a singles bout on AEW Dynamite
In the Homecoming edition of AEW Dynamite, Chris Jericho will meet his third labor in his arch-rival Juventud Guerrera. There's an interesting stipulation imposed on Chris Jericho as he could only win this match through a top rope maneuver.
Last week, The Demo God overcame perhaps the toughest challenger of his career by defeating Nick Gage in a no disqualification match that saw barbarity at its peak. Following the bout, MJF dropped another bombshell by announcing the arrival of Juventud Guerrera in Jacksonville.
If we turn back the clock, Jericho and Juventud have shared a long history during their days in WCW.
Both men have fought numerous battles over the years, with their Mask vs. Title match being the best they ever delivered during their feud. Chris Jericho won the match, which promoted Juventud to take out his mask and wrestle without it for years.
Mexican Luchador will be returning to TNT programming for the first time in 15 years to renew a decade-old rivalry with Chris Jericho. It remains to be seen who will have the last laugh to close the final chapter of their long-running feud in history.
A win over Juventud would bring Chris Jericho closer to facing AEW star MJF. This will be the most intriguing match on this week's show.
