"Not sure how WWE is gonna top this surprise!"- Fans go wild after Former WWE champion makes shocking AEW Debut

AEW All Out delivered some of the most epic moments in All Elite Wrestling history, including a much-awaited debut of a former WWE champion who appeared during the blockbuster Adam Copeland & Christian Cage vs. FTR's match. Fans have taken to social media platforms since then to share their reactions to this huge moment.

Former WWE Women's Champion Beth Phoenix made her AEW debut at All Out. She appeared during the closing sequence of the opening tag team match of her husband. With a mean look, Phoenix delivered a brutal spear to FTR's ally Stokely and took him out of the equation. It offered an opening to Copeland to pick up the win and celebrate with his wife and Cage.

Professional wrestling fans have been going bonkers since then, all over the internet. Some X users even called out WWE, asking how they will top anything at Wrestlepalooza over Phoenix's debut. A few people claimed that it was AEW's response to AJ Lee's in-ring comeback at tonight's WWE PLE in Indianapolis.

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Moreover, some fans were just happy to see the former Divas Champion back in action. Besides, a lot of people were trolling WWE and Triple H on the internet, claiming that Phoenix's debut had already put down anything going to happen at Wrestlepalooza.

ROH Women's World Champion Athena reacts to Beth Phoenix's AEW debut

Beth Phoenix's debut in All Elite Wrestling was a massive moment that garnered a lot of attention for the company. It even lured the attention of the current ROH Women's World Champion, Athena, who shared her reaction on social media.

Taking to X, Athena expressed her excitement over seeing one of her favorite stars in the All Elite Wrestling ring. She said that a showdown with the former WWE Women's Champion is a dream match for her.

"@AEW HOLY F*CK AHHHHHHHHHHHHH BETH COPELAND!!!! I SWEAR TO YOU @TonyKhan THIS IS MY DREAM MATCH AND I NEED IT LIKE AIR TO BREATHE!!!! YES I AM JUMPING ON MY COUCH LIKE A CHILD RIGHT NOW #AEWAllOut," she wrote.

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The Minion Overlord even tagged Tony Khan in this message, asking to make this match happen in the company sooner rather than later. With that said, it will be interesting to see when and where Athena will cross paths with the WWE Hall of Famer down the line.

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Anugrah Tyagi is an AEW writer at Sportskeeda. With a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, his academic background is rooted in business. However, his true passion has always been storytelling, especially the kind of tales that unfold in the world of professional wrestling. Writing gave him a way to channel that passion, and soon it turned into his profession. He has been working as a sports journalist for over two years. During this time, he has contributed to multiple prominent sports media outlets.

He first got into pro wrestling in 2014, during the unforgettable Daniel Bryan vs. The Authority storyline in WWE. As a journalist, accuracy and integrity are non-negotiable for Anugrah. He always verifies facts through credible sources before publishing anything. Whether it’s breaking news or analysis, he double-checks details. He has written over 2000 articles so far, with one of his pieces drawing a positive reaction from NXT's Thea Hail.

Anugrah's favorite wrestler is Seth Rollins. He admires The Visionary's work ethic, resilience, and unwavering dedication to his craft. If he could travel back to the Attitude Era, he would have loved to manage Chris Jericho. Anugrah feels Y2J was the perfect mix of charisma, rebellion, and in-ring talent in WWE. He would have helped the multi-time world champion scale new heights.

When not watching or writing about pro wrestling, Anugrah likes diving into movies and TV shows, especially ones with strong storytelling. He's also into calisthenics; it's his way of staying grounded and pushing his limits. Anugrah also enjoys reading books and solving puzzles that challenge his thinking ability.

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