AEW held a special tribute show for Rebel on September 9, 2026, featuring championship matches and honoring Andy Williams.
AEW presented the “Rebel Heart” edition of Dynamite on September 9, 2026, from Akins Ford Arena in Athens, Georgia. The broadcast served as a tribute to Tanea Brooks (Rebel), who is battling terminal ALS. The show opened with a graphic honoring Andy Williams (The Butcher), who passed away on September 5. Commentary team members Excalibur, Taz, and Tony Schiavone paid tribute to Williams during the broadcast.
The episode featured The Waiting Room segment, which was revived for the occasion with Rebel co-hosting alongside Britt Baker. Viewers were directed to AEWTogether.org/RebelHeart and I Am ALS resources. Rebel appeared on the show despite her rapidly declining condition.
The card included Will Ospreay defending in an AEW World Championship Eliminator match against David Finlay. The AEW World Trios Champions (Swerve Strickland and The New Level) faced The Conglomeration. Kyle Fletcher and Kevin Knight competed against The Young Bucks in a Tables Match. Rebel was also involved in a segment during Britt Baker’s match.
What we know
- Special "Rebel Heart" Dynamite aired September 9, 2026, from Athens, Georgia
- Show honored Tanea Brooks (Rebel), who has terminal ALS
- Andy Williams (The Butcher) passed away September 5; tribute aired during broadcast
- The Waiting Room segment was revived with Rebel co-hosting with Britt Baker
- Will Ospreay faced David Finlay in AEW World Championship Eliminator match
- Swerve Strickland and The New Level defended Trios titles against The Conglomeration
What is still unclear
- Specific match outcomes and results from the September 9 broadcast
- Details of Rebel's involvement in Britt Baker's match
Reporting timeline
Rebel Receives Very Emotional Send-Off During 9/9 AEW Rebel Heart Dynamite Tribute Show
Excalibur, Taz, And Tony Schiavone Pay Tribute To ‘The Butcher’ Andy Williams On AEW Dynamite Rebel Heart
AEW Rebel Heart Dynamite 9/9/26 Review | REWIND-A-DYNAMITE (XL Live 10:35pm ET)
AEW DYNAMITE RESULTS (9/9): Keller’s report on Will Ospreay vs. David Finlay, Fletcher & Knight vs. Young Bucks in Tables match, Darby & Borden vs. Davis & Alexander
AEW Rebel Heart Dynamite Results, Highlights and Key Moments for September 9, 2026
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