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It couldn't be a more thrilling time for wrestling fans, as AEW will once again host All Out over Labor Day weekend. This exciting show will emanate from the sold-out NOW Arena in Chicago on September 5th.
The company has done a tremendous job in shaping up its match card for the event. Speaking of which, a total of ten matches have already been lined up for the special pay-per-view. It will also be a night for the champions because every title in the company will be on the line.
Though CM Punk won't be challenging for a championship, the All Out show has been mostly built around the hype surrounding the former WWE star's return to professional wrestling.
He will be lacing up his boots for the first time since 2014 in a match against Darby Allin. Aside from this buzzworthy bout, fans could very well see Chris Jericho competing in the ring for the last time when he puts his career on the line against MJF.
Given the high-stakes matches on the show, the AEW landscape could change if the company delivers some stunning swerves. Still, some potential decisions could backfire on promotion down the road.
Without further ado, let's dive into five things that AEW shouldn't do at All Out 2021.
#5 AEW shouldn't have The Young Bucks retain their AEW World Tag Team Championship
The Young Bucks defending their AEW Tag Team Championships against the Lucha Brothers will be one of the most intriguing matches on the show. But rather than the quality of the match, fans are more concerned about its outcome.
Nick and Matt Jackson have undoubtedly carried the tag team division during this unprecedented pandemic era. There aren't many teams left that The Young Bucks haven't been defeated so far. Despite their eye-catching persona and remarkable in-ring work, it is about time for them to drop their titles.
The tag division has been in dire need of a shake-up for a long time. Having Penta El Zero M and Rey Fenix win the tag team championships would be in the company's best interest, as this outcome would produce a plethora of exciting matches.
Moreover, the Lucha Brothers have previously defeated The Young Bucks outside of AEW. Given that history, there couldn't be a more credible babyface team to claim their throne right now.
#4 Christian Cage shouldn't dethrone Kenny Omega for the AEW World Championship
Christian Cage is surely riding high ahead of his AEW World Championship match against Kenny Omega at All Out.
During the inaugural episode of Rampage, the former WWE Superstar broke the internet after he defeated The Cleaner for the IMPACT World Championship. Understandably, Omega's hectic schedule and growing concerns over his injuries may have led to a title change.
Still, AEW shouldn't repeat the same booking on September 5th. Captain Charisma might appeal to a lot of die-hard wrestling fans, but he isn't the perfect choice to represent the company's top prize moving forward.
While Cage is a well-established star, Hangman Page should be the one to take the title from Omega. The Anxious Millennial Cowboy was supposed to get his crowning moment at All Out, but he had to take an indefinite hiatus due to the arrival of his first child.
Until Hangman comes back, Omega must stay on top. If the title does change hands this Sunday, this outcome could lead to a disappointing climax for the storyline between Page and Omega.
#3 CM Punk shouldn't beat Darby Allin in a squash match
Fans have high expectations from the first-time ever clash between CM Punk and Darby Allin. As exhilarating as the match sounds, The Straight Edge Superstar is considered a favorite to win the match.
Given his caliber, any wrestling promotion would book him strongly to capitalize on his momentum. That being said, AEW shouldn't give CM Punk a dominant debut with a squash victory over the former TNT champion.
If we turn back the clock, Goldberg's return match against Brock Lesnar in WWE ended in two minutes. A similar booking for CM Punk at All Out would not only destroy the hype surrounding the match, but it would also hurt Allin's push moving forward.
While there isn't any shame in taking a pinfall from a major star like CM Punk, the bout has all the potential to turn Allin from a star to a megastar.
Despite the predictable result, the company should give both men sufficient time to be in the ring to showcase their impressive skills.
The former AEW TNT Champion has been touted as one of the company's future stars, and his match against CM Punk should be a stepping stone to elevate his status.
#2 There shouldn't be a clean finish to Chris Jericho's match with MJF at AEW All Out
One of the long-running rivalries of 2021 will conclude at AEW All Out when Chris Jericho and MJF lock horns one last time. The match will be nothing short of a high-stakes war, as the former WWE Superstar has put his career on the line.
MJF currently holds two major victories over Chris Jericho, making him a favorite to win the rubber match. Still, it is unlikely that Le Champion will step away from in-ring competition anytime soon.
The company has booked a typical babyface storyline by throwing multiple barricades at Jericho in the form of the "Five Labours" storyline. But wrestling is always unpredictable, and fans may end up seeing something they didn't expect.
Regardless of what the company could have planned for this match, they shouldn't book a clean finish to the bout. AEW should add include interference from The Pinnacle and The Inner Circle to make matters even more interesting.
Moreover, a returning legend coming to help Chris Jericho would also be a sight to behold. Fans should be on bated breath whenever they witness a close pinfall, and that could only be possible if multiple outside interferences are planned.
#1 Daniel Bryan shouldn't make his highly-anticipated AEW debut
If the current rumors are any indication, Daniel Bryan could arrive in All Elite Wrestling at All Out this week. Initial plans for the former WWE superstar suggested that he would make his debut next month at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York.
The swift rise of COVID-19 cases may have prompted the higher-ups to scrap those plans. In theory, Daniel Bryan's arrival on Sunday would undoubtedly blow the roof of the Chicago building.
But AEW All Out is stacked with appearances from multiple stars, including CM Punk. Having Daniel Bryan appear at the event would overshadow the rest of the show.
CM Punk's return was the worst kept secret, given how reports started spreading among wrestling fans. AEW must make sure that Daniel Bryan's impending debut comes when nobody is expecting it. On the other hand, if the current plan is still to hold the Grand Slam event in front of 19,000 people, the company should stick to its original idea of having Bryan debut in front of this huge crowd.
Daniel Bryan showing up during next week's Dynamite episode would also spark massive buzz on the internet. All in all, Tony Khan must expand his options for Daniel Bryan's arrival in AEW.
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