Steven Borden won his AEW in-ring debut on September 9 Dynamite, teaming with Darby Allin against the Don Callis Family.
Steven Borden made his AEW television in-ring debut on the September 9 episode of Dynamite, branded as “Rebel Heart,” held in Athens, Georgia at Akins Ford Arena. Borden teamed with AEW TNT Champion Darby Allin to face Don Callis Family members Josh Alexander and Mark Davis. Borden secured the victory for his team, pinning Alexander in the match.
The September 9 Dynamite episode was a special tribute show honoring Rebel (Tanea Brooks), who is battling terminal ALS. The broadcast directed viewers to AEWTogether.org/RebelHeart and I Am ALS. The show also featured a ten-bell salute and tribute video for the late Andy Williams, known as “The Butcher.” Britt Baker made her in-ring return after nearly two years away, with Rebel involved in that match.
What we know
- Borden teamed with Darby Allin against Josh Alexander and Mark Davis of the Don Callis Family
- Borden pinned Alexander to win the match
- This was Borden's AEW television in-ring debut
- The match took place on September 9 Dynamite at Akins Ford Arena in Athens, Georgia
- The episode was a special "Rebel Heart" tribute show supporting Rebel's ALS battle
What is still unclear
- Specific details of how the match unfolded beyond Borden's pinfall victory remain limited
Reporting timeline
Britt Baker Makes AEW In-Ring Return After Nearly Two Years, Wins With Rebel’s Help
Rebel Receives Very Emotional Send-Off During 9/9 AEW Rebel Heart Dynamite Tribute Show
AEW Rebel Heart Dynamite 9/9/26 Review | REWIND-A-DYNAMITE (XL Live 10:35pm ET)
AEW Dynamite Rebel Heart Notes: AEW Holds Ten-Bell Salute Tribute To The Butcher, Rebel Appears For Special Reunion With Britt Baker, Baker Makes In-Ring Return, Steven Borden Makes AEW TV In-Ring Debut, Mark Davis Pays Tribute To The Butcher, 9/16 Show Card, The Butcher Tribute Set for 9/12 Collision Show Card
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
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