AEW News Roundup: Malakai Black discusses AEW Debut, Matt Hardy picks AEW and WWE Wrestler of the Year, Jim Ross reveals criticism over 'WWE Dynamite', and more (11 July, 2021)

Malakai Black in AEW
Malakai Black in AEW

#1. Multiple matches announced for AEW Elevation

AEW Dark: Elevation
AEW Dark: Elevation

Plenty of big names have been announced for the upcoming episode of AEW Dark: Elevation. The most notable ones are Darby Allin, Brian Cage, Thunder Rosa, Matt Hardy, Jungle Boy, Tay Conti, Riho, Hikaru Shida and Scorpio Sky.

The most intriguing match is the one between Matt Hardy and Fuego del Sol. Fuego del Sol's losing streak came to an end in a crowd-pleasing moment in last week's AEW Elevation. His victory was reportedly one of his final appearances for the company, causing fans to flood Twitter asking AEW to sign him.

He now faces a daunting challenge in the form of Matt Hardy. Former AEW Tag Team Champion Scorpio Sky takes on Shawn Dean. Former NWA Women's Champion Thunder Rosa faces Dreamgirl Ellie.

FTW Champion Brian Cage takes on Dark Order's Alan "5" Angels while his Team Taz colleague Powerhouse Hobbs battles Baron Black.

The rest of the lineup for AEW Elevation looks like this:

  • The Acclaimed and Chaos Project vs. Gunn Club and Varsity Blonds
  • Hikaru Shida vs. Julia Hart
  • Riho vs. Amber Nova
  • Red Velvet vs. Leila Grey
  • Dreamgirl Ellie vs. Thunder Rosa
  • Lee Johnson vs. Jungle Boy
  • Tay Conti vs. Labrava
  • KiLynn King vs. Yuka Sakazaki
  • Angelico (w/ HFO) vs. Darby Allin (w/ Sting)

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