AEW announces the Grand Slam’s high-stakes world title match – exclusive spoilers inside
After exciting revelations following AEW’s explosive Dynamite Blood and Guts event, the promotion has revealed the highly anticipated World Title match scheduled for their Grand Slam event. In the July 26 issue of Rampage, AEW President Tony Khan announced the return of Royal Rampage, promising an electrifying twist in the match.
The AEW Grand Slam, scheduled for September 25 at the famed Arthur Ashe Stadium, will see the winner of the Royal Rampage Battle Royal Challenge qualify for the AEW World Championship. This surprising revelation sets the stage for an exciting event when the winner of Royal Rampage could meet the winner of the highly anticipated Brian Danielson vs. Swerve Strickland fight, which takes place on August 25th at All In. Danielson earned his shot at the Strickland title by winning the men’s Owen Hart Foundation tournament, adding extra excitement to the upcoming Games.
Royal Rampage held just after Dynamite Blood and Guts saw an incredible performance from Darby Allyn, winner of the Chaos War Royal This win comes after a memorable night in Nashville, where Allyn and A.E.W. The daunting conditions of Royal Rampage gave Allin the perfect platform to showcase his strength and determination, culminating in his winning season when he finished off Claudio Castagnoli in the final.
The Royal Rampage match featured a formidable lineup, including notable competitors like Orange Cassidy, Brody King, Komander, Brian Cage, Tomohiro Ishii, The Butcher, Roderick Strong, “Daddy Magic” Matt Menard, Brandon Cutler, Kyle O’Reilly, Jeff Jarrett, Matt Taven, Mike Bennett, Jay Lethal, Kip Sabian, and Lio Rush. The match was further intensified by an unexpected altercation between Hangman Page and Jeff Jarrett, which led to Jarrett’s elimination and added an extra layer of drama to the contest.
In addition to the Royal Rampage, Rampage saw other significant matches. Kris Statlander successfully defended her title against Leila Grey, while Lance Archer secured a victory over an enhancement talent. The evening also featured Rush & Kyle Fletcher defeating Private Party, The Outrunners, and The Righteous in a competitive tag team contest.
This announcement sets the stage for a summer filled with anticipation and excitement, as AEW fans eagerly await the Grand Slam event and the culmination of the current championship race. The convergence of high-profile matches and the dynamic nature of AEW’s storytelling ensures that both the All In and Grand Slam events will be pivotal in shaping the future of the promotion’s title scene.
As the road to AEW Grand Slam continues, all eyes will be on the upcoming All In event, where Bryan Danielson and Swerve Strickland will vie for supremacy, and the Royal Rampage victor will prepare for their championship challenge. With such high stakes, AEW is poised to deliver a series of unforgettable moments leading up to one of its most prestigious events.
