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  • AEW Dark Stocking Stuffer Preview (12/16): Full Card

    AEW Dark returns tonight for a special one-night-only “Stocking Stuffer” edition streaming on YouTube, featuring three matches highlighted by Jon Moxley’s Death Riders faction in trios action.

    • Marina Shafir vs Isla Dawn
    • Orange/Roddy/Dorada vs Mark Andrews, Kid Lykos 1 & 2
    • DeathRiders vs Grizzled Young Veterans & Nathan Cruz

    Death Riders vs. Nathan Cruz & Grizzled Young Veterans

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    The Death Riders—likely featuring Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, and PAC—face a formidable international squad in Nathan Cruz and the Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake). The GYV have been tearing it up on the UK scene and bring legitimate tag team chemistry, while Cruz adds veteran savvy to their corner. Still, this feels like a showcase for Moxley’s crew as they continue to assert dominance across AEW programming.

    Orange Cassidy, Roderick Strong & Mascara Dorada vs. Mark Andrews, Kid Lykos 1 & Kid Lykos 2

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    An eclectic babyface trio unites as Orange Cassidy teams with Roderick Strong and the high-flying Mascara Dorada. They face a scrappy UK contingent featuring Mark Andrews and the chaotic Lykos Gym duo. Expect a fast-paced spotfest with plenty of dives and near-falls—the kind of match Dark does best.

    Marina Shafir vs. Isla Dawn

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    The Problem brings her submission-heavy style against Isla Dawn, the mystical Scottish competitor. Two contrasting styles should make for an intriguing clash, with Shafir’s MMA background meeting Dawn’s unorthodox approach.

    AEW Dark Stocking Stuffer streams Tuesday at 7ppm ET on YouTube. We\’ll have the embed on the home page of SEScoops.

  • AEW Dark Returns for One-Night-Only Holiday Special in Cardiff

    Tony Khan made a surprise in-person announcement ahead of AEW Collision\’s Cardiff taping, revealing that AEW Dark will return for a special one-night-only event during the holiday season.

    The show, which hasn\’t aired since 2023, received special approval from Warner Bros. Discovery executives after Khan personally pitched the idea. The AEW President cited his love for Cardiff\’s passionate fanbase as the driving force behind the revival.

    \”Because I love Cardiff so much, I went to the great executives at Warner Brothers Discovery… I want to bring back, for one night only, AEW Dark!\” Khan told the crowd.

    AEW Dark served as a staple untelevised program featuring rising talent and additional matches for hardcore fans before going on hiatus. The special holiday edition is expected to feature some of wrestling\’s biggest stars in the Dark format.

    The announcement underscores AEW\’s continued commitment to international expansion, particularly in the UK market. Cardiff has emerged as a key city for the promotion\’s global growth strategy, and the one-off event could signal more special shows tailored specifically for international audiences in the future.