Three names AEW can bring back at All In following Goldberg’s WWE return

AEW and WWE are set to go head-to-head next month. All Elite Wrestling will host its biggest pay-per-view, All In, in Texas, while World Wrestling Entertainment will hold Saturday Night's Main Event in Atlanta.

WWE is already booking big names for its NBC special show next month. Goldberg made his much-awaited return to WWE on the June 16 episode of Monday Night RAW, where he challenged Gunther for the World Heavyweight Championship at Saturday Night’s Main Event, scheduled for July 12, 2025, the same date as All In: Texas.

Many suggest that this will be Goldberg's final match in WWE, and some reports indicate that WWE intentionally booked this high-profile match to compete directly with All Elite Wrestling’s biggest pay-per-view.

Even if that is not the case, it doesn’t change the fact that this creates a challenge for All Elite Wrestling that Tony Khan needs to address by booking a few huge stars to appear in the buildup to All In or at the PPV itself.

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Here are three names All Elite Wrestling can bring back at All In following Goldberg’s return.

#3. Adam Copeland might show up at AEW All In

At the 2025 Dynasty pay-per-view, Adam Copeland teamed up with FTR to compete against The Death Riders for the AEW World Trios Championship. However, the Rated FTR lost the bout when Wheeler Yuta pushed Copeland into Harwood, allowing Yuta to secure the win with a Running Knee.

Post-match, a frustrated FTR turned heel, attacking Copeland with a piledriver, followed by multiple Con-Chair-Tos. The WWE Hall of Famer has been absent from AEW television ever since.

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All In might be the place where Adam Copeland could show up and call out FTR. Cope is one of the biggest stars in the All Elite roster, and his return at the company's biggest pay-per-view could be the best way to counter Goldberg's in-ring return at Saturday Night's Main Event.

#2. Bryan Danielson

Bryan Danielson retired from full-time competition after losing the AEW World Championship to Jon Moxley at WrestleDream 2024. Since then, The American Dragon has been absent from All Elite television, recovering from his injuries.

At the All In: Texas launch event, Danielson guaranteed that he would certainly be present at the show, even if he doesn’t wrestle again. The former WWE star certainly has some unfinished business with The Death Riders, who betrayed him and forced him into retirement in kayfabe.

He might show up at the main event, trying to even the odds, joining forces with Swerve Strickland and Will Ospreay as "Hangman" Adam Page tries to dethrone Jon Moxley for the AEW World Championship.

#1. Sting

While Sting has been retired from in-ring competition since 2024, he is still part of AEW. The Icon has signed a legends contract with the company, which allows him to make sporadic appearances in a non-wrestling capacity.

All Elite Wrestling could steal a page from WWE’s playbook and have him show up in the main event clash between "Hangman" Adam Page and Jon Moxley for the AEW World Championship.

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At WrestleMania 40, The Undertaker made a shocking appearance to neutralize interference from The Bloodline, aiding Cody Rhodes in defeating Roman Reigns. Similarly, Sting could intervene in the main event with Swerve Strickland and Will Ospreay, causing chaos.

Sting’s presence could counter interference from The Death Riders, leveling the playing field for Page and helping him recapture the World Championship

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Sagnik Chowdhury is a WWE news and features writer at Sportskeeda Wrestling. He graduated from the University of Calcutta with a Bachelor of Commerce degree, specializing in finance, in 2024 and is currently pursuing an MBA. Sagnik has always been passionate about creative writing, alongside writing several academic articles over the years. However, his true love lies in WWE, and he has been covering the sport for close to a year. Before assuming his current role, Sagnik was a content writer for a reputable news outlet for 11 months. He strives to report accurate, relevant, and ethical information. He rigorously verifies his sources and ensures they are credible before citing them.

Over the years, he has won numerous national academic article writing competitions organized by leading educational institutions in India. His work has been published in the annual magazines of institutes like IIM Bangalore, IIM Ranchi, IIM Udaipur, and more. Sagnik has been following WWE for over a decade, but it was The Authority vs. Daniel Bryan storyline that truly hooked him to the sport. His favorite pro wrestler is The Miz, as he believes The A-Lister embodies the idea of believing in your dreams and making them come true. He admires Miz's promo skills, storytelling abilities, and how he has made the most of every opportunity given to him over the last 15 years.

If he could go back to the Attitude Era, Sagnik would book female wrestlers in prominent storylines and provide them more chances to showcase their potential.

When not watching or writing about pro wrestling, Sagnik loves to rewatch his comfort shows, such as Modern Family and The Office. He is a movie and TV series enthusiast, with Ryan Gosling being one of his favorite actors.

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Edited by Jeevak Ambalgi