3 Matches That Can Be Added In Tonight’s Episode Of AEW Rampage Grand Slam – 22nd September 2023
After an exciting night of wrestling on Dynamite in New York City, AEW recorded Rampage Grand Slam. Dynamite Grand Slam made a return to the Big Apple, featuring four title matches. Eddie Kingston started the evening by defeating his long-time rival Claudio Castagnoli to win the Ring of Honor World Championship for the first time in his career.
Unfortunately for Toni Storm, her recent string of bad luck continued as she failed to win the AEW Women’s Title from Saraya. However, Rey Fenix had better luck, unexpectedly defeating Jon Moxley to become the AEW International Champion, a match that wasn’t originally planned.
The main event saw MJF successfully defend his AEW World Title by choking out Samoa Joe. Following Dynamite, Rampage Grand Slam was taped and is set to air on September 22nd.
Even though AEW Rampage has already been taped, there were three matches that fans might have hoped to see included:
3) FTR vs. The Workhorsmen (AEW World Tag Team Championship)
This match is scheduled for the next day on Collision, but AEW already spoiled the outcome by announcing a match between FTR and Aussie Open for the AEW World Tag Team Championship. It would have made sense to have this match on Rampage instead of embarrassing The Workhorsmen the following day on AEW Collision.
2) 2-on-1 Handicap Match (Darby Allin vs. Luchasauras & Christian Cage)
Although this was announced as a triple threat for AEW Collision, everyone knows it will turn into a 2-on-1 Handicap Match since Christian and Luchasauras are on the same team. Why not give Darby a preview of what’s coming his way or build up the storyline for the title match? It would also give fans something to look forward to on AEW Collision the next day.
1) Open Title Shot / Mike Santana vs. ROH Talent
Since there were two new champions crowned on AEW Dynamite, it would have been a great way to kickstart their title reigns with a first title defense. This would establish them as fighting champions and provide ROH Talent with an opportunity to shine and get some TV time, which they often lack in ROH.
Additionally, there’s a match announced for Mike Santana, but it’s against an enhancement or local wrestler. This could have been a chance for ROH talent to showcase their skills on TV.
These are the three matches that fans might have hoped to see added to AEW Rampage Grand Slam. What are your thoughts, or do you have any matches you would have liked to see on the AEW Rampage Grand Slam?
