3 AEW rumors we hope are true and 2 we hope aren't: Possible plans for Kenny Omega-Bryan Danielson II, Backstage details on former WWE star signing, Survivor Series lost to AEW event?

Welcome to the inaugural edition of AEW rumors that we hope are true and those we hope aren't. Over the last week, we have come across reports regarding the backstage environment between the company's EVPs and a few booking plans pitched for top-tier stars.

Now without further ado, let's take an in-depth look at those reports.

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#5 Hope isn't true: AAA promotion looking to get Bryan Danielson-Kenny Omega II in Mexico

AAA President Dorian Roldan recently expressed the idea of booking Bryan Danielson and Kenny Omega's second singles encounter for the promotion's coveted title in Mexico.

Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer Newsletter stated that Roldan's desire comes on the heels of a spine-chilling encounter between Omega and Bryan that took place on the Grand Slam episode of AEW Dynamite. Despite his wishes, a few issues might prevent this match from materializing. AAA doesn't broadcast its wrestling content in America, thus making it impossible for AEW fans to watch if it ever happens:

"Roldan had talked about wanting to do Danielson challenging Omega for the AAA Mega title after he saw their match last week," stated Meltzer. "Politically, if I’m Tony Khan, there’s no way I let the second Danielson vs. Omega match take place anywhere but in AEW. As far as the former match it becomes a real issue because AAA isn’t marketing or showing its stuff in the U.S. due to a lawsuit. So you’d have a match with significant interest, plus it would probably be an awesome match, and even the ardent AEW fans wouldn’t get to see it."

We hope this is not true. Even though Roldan has pitched the idea, Bryan Danielson vs. Kenny Omega is too big of a feud to reignite in front of a limited audience in Mexico.

Moreover, people in America may not even know when the match is already set and done. AEW must save this high-profile rematch on a big pay-per-view, possibly next year.

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#4 Hope is true: AEW's The Young Bucks' role in signing Bobby Fish

Rumors recently surfaced that former tag team champions The Young Bucks have played a significant role in bringing Bobby Fish to AEW.

According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the former WWE Superstar signed his AEW contract way before his TNT match against Sammy Guevara. Apparently, the company wanted to promote his match against The Spanish God as an outsider challenging for the title. Reports suggested that The Jackson Brothers pitched the said idea and played a major role in implementing it.

We hope this is true since Nick and Matt Jackson are part of the creative decision-making process in the company. On the back of swirling rumors suggesting that EVPs have lost power, this might instantly squash such false reports.

#3 We hope is true: AEW Full Gear tickets outselling WWE Survivor Series

In another exciting development, AEW's Full Gear pay-per-view, which will emanate from the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota next month, is currently outselling WWE's Survivor Series in ticket sales.

According to WrestleTix, Tony Khan's promotion has sold nearly 9000 seats for a venue that holds 10,200 seating capacity. Meanwhile, WWE has only sold 6000 tickets for their event at the Barclays Center in New York, which capacitates more than 16,000 fans.

This isn't surprising to see, given that AEW sells tickets at an economical price, while WWE has overpriced for some of their sections. It is worth noting that AEW hasn't opened the upper deck area yet, increasing the chances of selling more tickets if they open it up.

We hope this is true because AEW has managed to bring more eyeballs to their product lately with the arrivals of CM Punk, Bryan Danielson, and Adam Cole.

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#2 We hope isn't true: Cody Rhodes, Kenny Omega, and The Young Bucks losing their creative powers

In an unexpected development, bodyslam.net recently reported that Cody Rhodes, The Young Bucks, and Kenny Omega have EVPs status only in their names, and Tony Khan has taken away their creative control considerably.

Soon after, Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer Radio squashed these reports, stating that rumors swirling around were a story from 2019. He added that Tony Khan always makes the final call in booking storylines and talent hiring. However, EVPs still have their say in the creative process alongside major stars like Jon Moxley, Chris Jericho, and now Bryan Danielson:

"The big story going around, and it's being propagated in a bunch of places is that how the EVPs have lost all their powers. This story is from 2019, almost two years ago, when Tony Khan took over the booking. I mean, Tony Khan has always been the booker. I have heard people saying, 'Ohh, Cody Rhodes is booking this and this.' It's always been, Tony Khan. He discusses the stuff with all the EVPs. Like they all are in the discussion and stuff, but Tony Khan makes the final call. They all have input. And when it comes to their own stuff, as far as getting to the final destination, they have a lot of input into the angle. Chris Jericho does, Moxley does, I'm sure Bryan Danielson does, I'm sure all the top guys do. Nobody has lost any power of late," said Meltzer.

Despite such confusion, we hope that Bodyslam's report isn't true and that EVPs still hold some say in creative decisions.

Wrestlers like The Young Bucks, Cody Rhodes, and Kenny Omega laid the foundation for the company and helped make a friendly environment for its employees. EVPs having their say in storyline pitches and booking decisions is one of the reasons behind AEW's swift rise since its inception.

#1 Hope is true: Lucha Brothers might defend their AAA and AEW tag team titles in both promotions

As per Wrestling Observer Radio, The Lucha Brothers, aside from their AEW tag team title defenses, will also put their AAA Mega tag team championships on the line in Tony Khan's promotion.

Reports suggest that Tony Khan pitched the idea to AAA higher-ups, and they have approved it. On top of that, AEW stars will challenge The Lucha Brothers for their AAA Mega titles.

We hope these reports are true as the decision will only elevate the tag team division in both promotions. Rey Fenix and Penta El Zero Miedo may go back and forth in the US and Mexico to defend their titles.

The AAA Mega Championships have hardly been defended on major events. Hence, the championships will be in the spotlight under the AEW umbrella. Moreover, AEW stars fighting for Mexico's top prize would be fun to watch.

With Full Gear fast approaching, it remains to be seen what the company has in store for The Lucha Brothers.