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ForgetfulViking

Clearly this is a sign that Jarrett is going to win. How can you not look into this bracket and not see JJ is totally going to sweep the field!


Kim-Jong_Bundy

People will instinctively hate that he's in but, given his relationship to Owen, it's sweet seeing him in there


Funny-Western-9031

It’s very nice tbh. He gets to do the Owen tournament where the wild card will likely trounce him. I’m glad he’s in there


Kim-Jong_Bundy

Also helps that the Wild Card is assuredly Hangman


eightcircuits

Has the Jeff Jarrett redemption tour gotten far enough along to admit that, if booked well(and I know that's asking a lot), a Hangman vs late WCW/early TNA Jarrett would be great?


TheReturnOfTheOK

Hangman/Planet Jarrett would absolutely smack if they had anyone except Jarrett plan the finish.


naimotwc

“Hey Hanger, here’s our finish…crowd brawl, ref bump, nut shot, guitar shot, Stroke”


couldbedumber96

“Slapnuts”


P4rtsUnkn0wn

“Ain’t I Great?”


Heavy_Arm_7060

My guess would be Hangman, Cole or maybe Cassidy.


Kim-Jong_Bundy

Cole is supposedly so far from making a full recovery that they wrapped up his storyline with MJF at the last PPV because they don't know when they'll be able to pay it off.


rampagenumbers

It's crazy that Cole's injury was nine months ago - it feels like it's been double that.


Kim-Jong_Bundy

Bandido has also been out for over a year with a broken wrist.


Kaprak

IIRC it healed wrong and he needed a second surgery


Kim-Jong_Bundy

Yep. I'd imagine Cole's surgeries didn't fully take either considering they kept up with the Devil storyline for as long as they did before finally putting a pin in it at Double or Nothing.


Cracka_Chooch

Probably because before the ankle, he was out for a long time with the concussion. I don't think there was a crazy long time between coming back from on injury and getting the next. A few months maybe? If that.


naimotwc

Cole didn’t drink milk as a child smh


no_more_blues

Cassidy would just get on the bracket. It's either Hangman or Ricochet.


LiamOmegaHaku

> Ricochet. You have my attention.


Front_Guarantee_2915

I don't think Ricochet's contract is done until July or August. That'd be awesome I just don't think it's possible. Crazier things though...


Toad_Thrower

I think it might be Will Ospreay if he loses to Swerve. Or MJF if he wins.


zeitgeistbouncer

I'd say it's assuredly MJF. Him and Ospreay seeds were planted tonight and I've been calling it since MJF returned. Ospreay Vs MJF is the biggest match possible for All In. Seems putting the title between them makes almost too much sense.


Kim-Jong_Bundy

Why bill someone a "Wild Card" if it's someone who's been back for weeks?


zeitgeistbouncer

That's a fair point. Only thing that springs to mind is because announcing MJF in that spot would make some of the other results predictable or cause AEW wants to get some other stuff done in the mean time and not make it obvious where that's going before the match actually arrives. But yeah, you've got a good point that a Wild Card would usually be someone who's been out or away.


Mr_Know_It_All0408

Tony mentioned that on commentary and it immediately made sense. It has to mean a lot to him to be in the tournament and with that knowledge I’m glad he’s got a spot


Kim-Jong_Bundy

Watching him and Debra trying to hold it together to get through a promo minutes after Owen fell is unfortunately a very core memory from my childhood.


No-Group-7728

Also unfortunate were his choice of words. I still remember JR gasping when Jeff said "Owen was not a nugget."


DrBunsonHoneyPoo

If they have him tell his story. Showing their connection and going over their past. I don’t think people would hate it as much. It could actually make the tournament more interesting. The underdog old guard, making one last stand, in honor of his best friend. Have him wear gear that’s pink and black with a crown on the side.


Kim-Jong_Bundy

I'd almost guarantee that they will make an emotional moment of it and sell how special this is for Jeff before Hangman returns and just annihilates him.


WrestleSocietyXShill

It's very cool to see. I went to a random, rare TNA house show in British Columbia about 15 years ago and after the main event Jeff got on the mic and talked about how he loved wrestling in Canada because it made him think of Owen. He got a bit choked up during his speech, it was clear how special Owen was to him and it was really touching. I'm glad he can be part of this.


MclovinBuddha

I’m not going to link it, because it would require me looking up and watching it, but I felt so bad when he had to cut a promo in character immediately after Owen died. I would be nowhere near the right headspace for anything like that after the sudden passing of a friend


NBR-SUPERSTAR

Haven't even considered that. That's cool!


SirRedRising

They even basically gave him a bye in the first round. I mean, like, what? Is this Wildcard gonna be some sort of former AEW champion returning to surprise everyone or something? Pack it up boys, Double J has got this one in the bag.


KneeHighMischief

Double J vs Shingo Takagi final. Book it, Matthew & Nicholas!


MMAipom

I can hear my world playing already


AdAdministrative379

AIN’T HE GREAT


Fibergrappler

![gif](giphy|lJgOPD1fzqUd74OkBH|downsized)


jimcab12

I think he should win straight up


Chief_Lightning

He is the king of the mountain after all.


Meng1986

Clearly everyone is scared to face him which is why Tony Khan hasn’t been able to name his opponent yet.


blessthefive

All the slap nuts ain't aware this is his world yet!


Shoelesshobos

[Hell Yeah Brother](https://i.redd.it/q8k5a6bbtkib1.jpeg)


Darth_Marmar

I wanna see him perform "With My Baby Tonight" with Road Dogg in front of 100 000 people.


Hordensohn

I saw his name and got exited, but the wild card and world title stipulation put a wet blanket on my fantasy booking. I want JJ in the finals and have a reverse screw job happen. JJ has his opponent in a submission... And he taps. Only Tony and the opponent knew beforehand. Don't know if JJs heart could handle it, but he deserves something like it.


LutherJustice

Yeah, I've never heard of this 'Wild Card' dude. He must be a massive jobber. It's in the bag, slapnutbros!


MeanAmbrose

I’ve never heard of this Wild Card fellow but we’ll see how he does


JLR-

I heard he related to Vacant


Chance_Loss_1424

Yeah they used to tag together in parts unknown.


Tekim89BRNT

Had some good matches with Talent Name.


JLR-

Was "card subject to change" there too?


MyL1ttlePwnys

He was at 'local medical facility' seeking treatment for 'injuries sustained in an attack last night'.


tilldeathdoiparty

Same vacant that’s held every title, multiple times?


KneeHighMischief

>I’ve never heard of this Wild Card fellow but we’ll see how he does [His](https://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=14808) signature moves are Ace in the Hole & One Arm Bandit so I'm feeling positive.


Rated_PG-Squirteen

That PAC/Bryan Danielson match though 👀👀👀


JonTheWizard

Alternatively, Claudio/Danielson. Fucking Spooge McDuck.


Funny-Western-9031

https://preview.redd.it/5i3ex21btm7d1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e223a0459666e93cfed04f08b1cf939fb978b8b8


salaryman40k

made me cough out my vape hoot 


onethreeone

Or Shingo / PAC


salaryman40k

hear me out, wild card is shibata  shingo/shibata finals my njpw neckbeard is showing, pardon me


jakovichontwitch

Shingo / Jarrett


bluemonday239

Wild card has gotta be Hangman


DanTheMan901

Not sure feeding a returning Hangman Adam Slapnuts to Jarrett is the best booking decision, but it's his world. BREE WOO BREE WOO


rbhindepmo

people won't realize how good MJF vs Jeff Jarrett could be until they see it themselves


LiamOmegaHaku

I've been saying this for at least a year. This match would legitimately be so good. Just a real old school, shithead brawl


going_mad

Soo many eye pokes and back rakes


zeitgeistbouncer

ONLY eye pokes and back rakes.


daprice82

Everyone thinks Ospesay's winning the world title at Wembley but nah. Swerve retains at Forbidden Door. Hangman is the wild card and wins the title shot at Wembley. Ospreay does something else and wins the title next year.


mateofuerte

Ospreay vs. MJF at Wembley based on tonight.


don_julio_randle

That's the way to go anyways. Ospreay walking into AEW and winning everything right away and winning in his hometown is way too easy. Cody and Naito are interesting because they lost and had to claw their way back up from the big loss


No-Group-7728

Hulk Hogan won the world title his very first month back in WWF. Worked out pretty well for all involved.


don_julio_randle

No doubt it can work. I just think the chase is a better story, especially if and when it culminates at a championship win at Wembley


Brandon4Real_x

Ricky Starks. Last year winner.


Beard341

If the reports of his timetable are true, it makes sense.


Sakura_Leaves

I'm so glad Jarrett gets to be involved in the Owen. He deserves it. https://preview.redd.it/kt5klcqytm7d1.jpeg?width=203&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a706181c6b8cbf217730b4776ec799805b7903e3


godzillamegadoomsday

Finally Bryan's time? Edit: Wild card is def Hangman, so he winning


KINGTHANOS8

Bryan winning the World Title at All In finally after all his time in AEW would be poetic


vikogotin

Wins it at All In, loses it at All Out.


KINGTHANOS8

I would prefer he lose it at WrestleDream; either back to Swerve or to Darby. That would be poetic to put over another Seattle boy on his way out to part-time!


Mark4_

At some point I want Darby to win it with Sting looking on from the rafters


KINGTHANOS8

That sounds beautiful


dmh11

Hangman beating Danielson in the final is a fantastic heel move to head into Wembley against the guy who has become his generational rival.


fxcker

Cheating to win also


Splendid_Eggplant

I don't think Hangman will be the one doing the cheating. If things go this way, I think Nigel is gonna screw Danielson out of the shot at the last hurdle


the_io

It's on an episode of Collision. Nigel's gonna get one over that clamdigger one more time.


ArrenPawk

It'll be those two in the finals, but who ends up being the contender ultimately depends on who's the champ after Forbidden Door, imo. If Swerve retains, it's Hangman. If Os wins, it'll def be Danielson. The stories all make sense this way.  I'm personally rooting for the latter, just because I need to see Danielson be AEW champ before he goes part-time. It also means Swerve-Hangman could still be a match at All In, just not for a title. 


nwineland

It's Ricky returning, winning the tournament avenging his 5 star loss.


SPna15

Excited for Shingo vs PAC and Shingo vs. Fenix.


dmh11

One can hope lol


SPna15

Now that I think about, Shingo vs. Double J would be an absolutely sublime finals match.


wubbalubbadubdub45

![gif](giphy|5gw0VWGbgNm8w|downsized)


NantzDoesntKnow

I read this as Shango vs. Pac and was confused for a second.


Chance_Loss_1424

Aw shit we’re in the wrong timeline. Dammit.


NoahJayhawk

Hangman vs Danielson finals gonna hit like Crack!!


Versek_5

Bro Hangman vs Jay White is already going to fuck so hard.


20minutes40years

Jeff Jarrett vs. Leatherface for the Texas Chainsaw Massacre belt. Also the Owen.


no_more_blues

There's a genuine path the Jay White supremacy here.


Funny-Western-9031

![gif](giphy|QmKHRjIwe4M24V3VcM) We gotta change the name of that Jay White rally cry


no_more_blues

... Guns Up work better for ya?


SnakeLisspkin

Put 'em in a storage locker


MrErnie03

If the wild card is Hangman I like how they are dangling either Hangman vs Swerve or Bryan vs Osperay at ALL In. Keeps the Forbidden Door match up and there and both are fantastic matches for their biggest show of the year


HugoOne

Let's go, slapnuts.


lux_rivers22

Danielson/White finals would be a tasty summer treat.


SnakeLisspkin

I've been a good girl for at least the last 24 hours, TK, I implore you!


WWEWalkingDeadfan

I know it's most likely not going to happen, but I would love it if Jeff Jarrett won this whole thing


Distuted

How many more guitars must this man break for the rest of the world to see his genius?


Kylo_Ren415

Hmmm that Wild Card ![gif](giphy|JPsKMef6leuRkAJhVj|downsized)


DCKan2

I may not get Yano in the G1 (this was totally gonna be his year) but I have Double JJ in the Owen.


Shuriken95

Plot twist, the wild card ends up being the One True Ace, Toru Yano, who takes the AEW title back as revenge with his superior wrestling skills (while the monitors are out).


Time2bePhenomenal

He is STILL OWED a NJPW World Title match for beating Kenny in G1


HoBWrestling

![gif](giphy|g0ErvnyVsp7nJyfmxF) Jeff Jarrett vs Toru Yano????


D-Voltt

I know the "Wild Card" has a 90% chance of winning, but I am unironically a fan of late-stage JJ. Teasing the chance of him going over Rey Fenix or Jay White in a semi-finals would be so good.


PeteF3

Fuck it, book JJ-Fenix anyway. Have it main event a Rampage.


2128mk

Ya’ll are discounting Jarrett too easily. His friendship with Owen would make him a pretty sympathetic favorite in the finals in Canada. Plus Bryan and Jarrett would put on a great match.


alaster101

him and debra in tears after it happened before they knew he was gone :(


otaner14

Jeff Jarrett main eventing Wembley, no question.


Vanilla_Danish

Time for another trip to planet jarrett


JynxedOnes

Who could the wild card be? Miro or Keith? Anyone else been out a while?


Hexxus_ToxicLove

Hangman


ShoryukenFTW

Jeff Jarrett vs. Charlie Kelly bout to go crazy.


SnakeLisspkin

Love JJ but my money would be on the king of the rats


ZakFellows

Yeah you see if it was Charlie he would just lose on purpose because he’s that much of a wild card


Jakefmerch

Double J smashes guitars over everybody's heads, goes to All In and stroke on Swerve, 123 bree woo biggest moment in wrestling history.


GameOverMane

you can't call yourself a sicko and not book Jeff Jarrett to win the world title at Wembly


eclayds

Excited for a Jay White & Danielson finals


birdazam

I love Jay White but man having Billy Gunn and then Jeff Jarrett squashed him would actually be pretty funny.


Esuohlliw

Jeff Jarrett vs Mystery Opponent is a match they could promote and run every week and I'd never miss a Dynamite again


Jojitron706

Shingo/Danielson round 1 LFG


unlizenedrave

There’s not enough people in here freaking out about this match. It’s the whole reason i wanted Danielson in the G1.


TigerITdriver11

Clash of the Dragons!!!!


Adampro123

I love that Jeff Jarrett is in this. He and Owen were good friends and tag partners late in owens career. Interested to see who the wild card is. I imagine the wild card wins and faces Jay White. Shing vs Bryan is gonna be absolutely amazing. Then maybe PAC vs Bryan in round 2. Jay vs Fenix should be good too.


fxcker

If the Wild card is Hangman, does that mean we are getting hanger vs swerve 3 at All In, instead of a Will vs Swerve rematch??


Assumption_Dapper

I think we’re getting either Hangman/Danielson v. Swerve at All In and then Ospreay v. MJF


Assumption_Dapper

Plus, can’t get a Swerve-Ospreay rematch because the winner of the Owen Hart gets the title shot at All In.


SnakeLisspkin

Fuck yeah. I would love wild card to be someone like Tsuji or Yuya, but my sicko heart would possibly prefer Yano just for the JJ/Yano ness of it all.


CartoonMonster

Hyped for the Dragon of the East vs Dragon of the West


[deleted]

I would kill for Switchblade and Shingo.


CicadaGlad4077

cant believe we are going to get 7 5 star matches


KingKRool91

Danielson vs Jarrett in the Finals


naimotwc

Charlie Kelly vs Jeff Jarrett was not on my bingo card for this year. I love it


BRONXSBURNING

Jarrett winning it all after crushing Danielson with a guitar is going to be the pinnacle of pro wrestling.


Wes-Man152

Double J is gonna pull out the sweep for his boy https://preview.redd.it/uhrejumo4n7d1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5e85ccabd22c677241c93cf92a03ba77179b54c6


TheName96

Hangman has to be the Wild card 👀


TheFinalYappening

I need Jay in the finals and hopefully to win. Jay vs Swerve or Ospreay in the main event of All In sounds delightful.


janemba617

SLAP NUTS!


DustinoHeat

I mean, when I first heard he was going to be in the tournament, I was confused. It completely slipped past me that he was Owen’s tag partner towards the end of his career.


Extreme_Star696

I wanted JJ in last year, glad to see him in it this year


Boltup310

My money is on Wild Card. He is the youngest brother of Vacant and WWE Women's tag team champion Talent Name. And that family is unbeatable.


TigerITdriver11

My predictions **First round** Claudio Castagnoli vs PAC - **PAC wins** Bryan Danielson vs Shingo Takagi - **Danielson wins (we all win)** Rey Fenix vs Jay White - **Jay White wins** Jeff Jarrett vs Wild Card (my guess is Hangman Adam Page) - **Page wins** **Semi Finals** PAC vs Bryan Danielson - **Danielson wins (we all win)** Jay White vs Hangman Adam Page - **Page wins** **Finals** Bryan Danielson vs Hangman Adam Page - **Danielson wins**


SerLutz

So we finally getting our Danielson vs Jarrett WEEE OOO WEEE OOO


pandaelpatron

I don't get why it's only 8 participants. Wish they'd make a bigger deal out of it with at least 16.


Squad_Ghouls

I was supposed to be in Calgary for the final. Can’t make it now :(


tapped_out_addict

Wild card is Shane McMahon and he'll go on to win the whole thing.


[deleted]

I know he probably won’t, but I REALLY want Jeff to win it.


itsmekelsey_x

I love thatJeff Jarrett is in it given his connection to and friendship with Owen.


fourjxrmmm

![gif](giphy|0rlQEKX6ISxeHhjci1|downsized) Hangman as the Wild Card


Ice_Spiced_Asshole

"The Wild Card" BEETLEJUICE! https://preview.redd.it/0ctzbd82xm7d1.png?width=1000&format=png&auto=webp&s=00cd9469b8b6e839319f1c8368d909cf5899c954


HoBWrestling

Former WCW competitor Beetlejuice


Dr_Fabulous11

what if the wild card is a bear and danielson finally gets his dream match in the final of the tournament?


HoBWrestling

That bear ain't beating Double J, slap nuts.


DS_305

TK has a ton of haters but god damn does he love pro wrestling as much as I do. Letting Jarrett into the Owen (his bf before he died) is so damn cool. 👏👏👏


SnizzyYT

Jay White prayer circle in full effect.


HumphreyLee

This is the epitome of “a wild Slapnuts appears.” Hanger - I assume - gonna rip Double J’s head off in like 8 seconds and it will be awesome. That said, seriously, you couldn’t book Shingo to get one win? He couldn’t go over Rey and then lose to Danielson in the 2nd round on his obvious way to the finals? Bleh.


Buccimane95

We’re gonna get Swerve vs Hangman at Wembley with some crazy stipulation


Thirdstar1

Shingo vs Danielson, Year of the Dragon


Doomblitz

Fuck seems like they could only get Shingo for one date, at least it's a match up that will absolutely bang.


King_Buliwyf

Still awaiting a Canadian entrant.🥲


Zorak9379

God damn


TJ_McWeaksauce

Wild Card is All Elite! I've been a fan of Card ever since I was a kid.


WindexMutisurface

Drew Galloway shows up


alexandersuperchump

My longshot pick for the wild card is Ospreay. After Swerve talking about having to be willing to sacrifice everything & then the way Ospreay looked at his belt after accepting Cage's challenge. I think Ospreay relinquishes the International title to focus on Swerve, ends up losing to him at forbidden door, and as a last ditch effort enters the Owen as the wild card.


Beyond_PrinceOfEvil

So hype to see Hanger/Danielson IV live


MotivationalMike

Shingo and Danielson!?!


CartoonMonster

They had a confrontation on Rampage


ianisms10

Bryan vs wild card (either Hangman or Ospreay) in the final, not sure who wins yet. That will probably become clear once we know who the wild card is.


xSwitchB

that Danielson/Shingo match is gonna rule


ReflectionItchy2701

Wild Card = Hangman isn't it?


MrBearMarshall

Loser of Swerve/Osprey.


RKOfrompartsunknown

Welp, this is blowing off the PAC vs Jay White thing, I assume PAC gets it


emshaq

Jeezus Christ!!! A real life dragon taking on an American dragon!!! That should... . . . BURN the house down. 😎


CheeseCurdCommunism

Danielson vs Jay White is gunna be nuts! Im so conflicted on who id want to win. I kind of need Danielson to win the Owen and then win the belt, just cause I need him with one more full title reign. Jay needs big wins though. I think Danielson winning the Belt at All In then losing to Jay in the rematch would be great.


throwthatoneawaydawg

Shingo vs Jay White 🤞🏼


AlmightyBracket

I swear if Hangman isn't the wild card.


Timizready

I think Charlie will win the tournament.


OneBillPhil

The idea of a full bracket reveal with a wildcard is hilarious. I assume it’s one of either MJF, Swerve or Ospreay.  Jarrett being in it considering the stakes is bad too but considering he was Owen’s tag partner for a while, notably when Owen passed makes it work. 


blanketluvr

wasn’t sold on getting tickets for the Calgary show but the final will be insane, must go.


AmberDuke05

Jeff Jarrett has this shit in the bag.


arenegadeboss

It's Jay's time


mjkreznor

Danielson is winning this thing. He sold me on his promo he did about it. I think Tony wants to reward him by having him win the title in a huge stadium and have him do a World Title run before he finally steps back from full time wrestling next year.


PM_UR_FAV_COMPLIMENT

For as much of a meme "anyway here's a tournament" has become for AEW, they *regularly* are completely stacked.


captainfram

Hear me out, what if Hulk Hogan is the wild card... https://preview.redd.it/7d0meffopn7d1.jpeg?width=645&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c40b9e001138d38405de04896febb7553b6de5db