AEW’s week is dominated by storyline momentum heading into tonight’s Dynamite and the looming All In: London event. Kevin Knight defends the TNT Championship tonight, while deeper roster issues—Swerve’s absence, Andrade’s injury angle, and the company’s puzzling non-interest in Bayley—shape the landscape.
#1. Kevin Knight
Knight is in the spotlight tonight defending the TNT Championship against Chris Jericho in what appears to be a high-profile defense. A title defense on Dynamite against a legend of Jericho’s caliber elevates Knight’s standing and suggests AEW is positioning him as a credible champion.
🏆 TNT Championship
#2. MJF
MJF’s attack on Andrade El Idolo at Grand Slam Mexico and the resulting storyline continuation positions him at the center of AEW’s narrative. His feud with Andrade is being actively built and will extend beyond this week, keeping him firmly in the main event picture.
#3. Andrade El Idolo
Despite being injured by MJF at Grand Slam Mexico, Andrade is expected back next week and remains the focal point of a key AEW storyline. His scheduled week off suggests booking continuity, and his National Championship status keeps him relevant in the upper card.
🏆 AEW National Championship
#4. Darby Allin
Allin is receiving significant mainstream coverage due to Mick Foley’s recent praise of his high-flying, risk-taking style. Multiple stories this week praise his influence and connection to Foley, keeping him in the cultural conversation despite recent championship loss.
#5. Chris Jericho
Jericho is headlining tonight’s Dynamite in a TNT Championship match against Knight. His continued prominent placement on major cards, combined with the announced Rock N’ Wrestling cruise featuring talent like The New Day, underscores his ongoing value to AEW’s infrastructure.
#6. Adam Copeland
Copeland is referenced as one half of the current AEW World Tag Team Champions with multiple feature stories exploring dream opponents and his continued relevance at age 52. His tag team title reign and stable positioning warrant top-10 placement.
🏆 AEW World Tag Team Championship
#7. Mick Foley
Foley dominates the week’s narrative coverage with extensive praise for his influence on AEW’s style and Tony Khan’s management approach. His willingness to potentially compete again creates intrigue, though his exact in-ring status remains ambiguous.
#8. Kenny Omega
Omega receives coverage in connection with AEW All In: London and ongoing discussions about his status and potential opponents like Will Ospreay. His presence in All In promotional materials keeps him in the conversation for a major ppv slot.
Despite his absence from AEW television since June and the scrapped All In tag team plans reported this week, Swerve remains newsworthy due to speculation about his role going forward. His former main-event status keeps him relevant even in absence.
#10. Casino Gauntlet Participant (TBA)
Tonight’s 3-way match will determine the second entry into the Casino Gauntlet at All In, making the unnamed winner the 10th-ranked mover. The Gauntlet format itself—with Andrade holding the first spot—is a key AEW storyline vehicle this week.
Watch Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods (The New Day)—booked for Jericho’s cruise and heavily linked to AEW’s future despite their current free-agent status—for potential AEW debut signals.
