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  • Current Champion Joins Don Callis Family On AEW Dynamite

    Current Champion Joins Don Callis Family On AEW Dynamite

    The Don Callis Family has added another reigning champion to its ranks. On the June 3 episode of AEW Dynamite, TNT Champion Kevin Knight officially aligned himself with Don Callis, bringing championship gold with him into one of AEW’s most influential factions.

    The announcement crystallizes the heel turn Knight began at Double or Nothing, when he betrayed Darby Allin and dissolved his popular JetSpeed partnership with “Speedball” Mike Bailey.

    Kevin Knight Aligns With Don Callis Family

    The reveal hijacked a segment that initially looked focused on the AEW World Championship picture. Fresh off a dominant win over an enhancement talent, Andrade El Idolo grabbed a microphone and called out AEW World Champion MJF, questioning whether the Salt of the Earth truly believed he could beat him.

    Before Andrade could get an answer, Don Callis and Jake Doyle made their way out and changed the direction of the segment entirely. Callis announced that TNT Champion Kevin Knight had officially joined the Don Callis Family.

    Kevin Knight Retains

    The reveal was followed by a title defence, with Knight putting his championship up on the line against Mike Bailey. The new partnership started paying dividends immediately as Doyle and Callis ran interference, which allowed Kevin to retain the belt against his former partner.

    Having lost the Continental and International Championships over the last few months, the Don Callis Family had been faced with the challenge of relevancy. Adding the TNT Champion to their ranks gives a new life to the faction and gives them a new direction.

  • AEW Tag Team Breaks Up On Dynamite

    AEW Tag Team Breaks Up On Dynamite

    Kevin Knight turned on tag team partner Mike Bailey during the May 27 episode of AEW Dynamite in Philadelphia, ending their partnership with a brutal attack. The betrayal came after Knight addressed his controversial actions at Double or Nothing.

    Knight opened the Wednesday Night show, explaining his attack on Darby Allin following Allin’s AEW World Championship loss to MJF at the pay-per-view. He claimed he warned Allin not to let AEW down and argued he should have been headlining the event instead. Knight reminded fans he was the last wrestler to defeat MJF earlier this year.

    The Philadelphia crowd immediately turned on Knight with loud chants before Bailey walked to the ring to confront his partner. Bailey attempted to calm the situation, telling Knight that his ambition was both “his best and worst trait.” He called the attack on Allin a mistake and encouraged Knight to apologize before things escalated further.

    Instead, Knight responded with violence. As Bailey turned his back, Knight blasted him with a microphone shot before continuing the assault in the ring. Knight then walked away, leaving his former partner lying in the ring.

    The betrayal cemented Knight’s heel turn and dramatically shifted his role in AEW. The 29-year-old currently holds the TNT Championship, while the partnership with Bailey has completely imploded following the attack.

  • AEW Dynamite/Collision Philadelphia Preview: Full Card, Match Breakdown & What to Watch

    AEW Dynamite/Collision Philadelphia Preview: Full Card, Match Breakdown & What to Watch

    All Elite Wrestling brings a special three-hour combined Dynamite/Collision broadcast to the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania tonight — Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Belltime is 7:30 PM ET on TBS, and the card is loaded with street fights, Owen Hart Tournament action, and a championship celebration that should set the tone for the coming weeks.

    Here’s everything announced for tonight’s show and what it means heading into AEW’s next chapter.

    Full Announced Card

    Lights Out Philly Street Fight: Kris Statlander vs. Hikaru Shida

    This one has been building for weeks and it’s going No DQ in Philadelphia — the perfect city for a brutal street fight. Kris Statlander and Hikaru Shida are two of AEW’s most physically gifted women’s division talents, and with no rules and no disqualifications, expect chairs, kendo sticks, and a fight that leaves marks. Philly fans will be in their element for this one.

    Watch for: Any post-match implications for the AEW TBS Championship picture.

    Owen Hart Men’s Tournament Quarterfinal: Mark Davis vs. “Jungle” Jack Perry

    The Owen Hart Foundation Tournament rolls on with a high-stakes quarterfinal. Mark Davis of Aussie Open brings raw power and crowd-pleasing charisma, but “Jungle” Jack Perry — currently one of AEW’s hottest heels — is the kind of disruptive force that tournament brackets fear. A Perry win keeps his momentum rolling; a Davis win would be a massive upset pop.

    Watch for: Don Callis Family interference, given tonight’s Renee Paquette interview with Kyle Fletcher & Callis is already on the card.

    Chris Jericho vs. Ricochet — Everyone Banned From Ringside

    When AEW has to ban everyone from ringside, you know there’s been chaos leading into this one. Chris Jericho and Ricochet go one-on-one in what should be a technically sharp, story-driven contest. Stripping away the entourages puts the focus squarely on both men — and in Philadelphia, where the fans know their wrestling, expect a crowd that is invested in every nearfall.

    Watch for: Whether Jericho’s Learning Tree cronies find a way to get involved regardless of the stipulation.

    Key Segments

    MJF’s 3x AEW World Championship Jamboree

    MJF celebrating himself in Philadelphia is a pro wrestling gift. The Salt of the Earth is a three-time AEW World Champion, and you can bet he’s going to milk every second of that in front of a crowd that has a complicated — and electric — relationship with him. This segment almost certainly sets up MJF’s next feud or puts a target on his back. Don’t skip it.

    TNT Champion Kevin Knight Speaks

    We’ll hear from TNT Champion “The Jet” Kevin Knight tonight. With the title freshly in his hands, Philadelphia is as big a stage as any for Knight to establish his championship voice. His direction heading into AEW’s next major event is likely to crystalize here.

    Renee Paquette Interviews Kyle Fletcher & Don Callis

    The Don Callis Family’s internal dynamics and next targets are always worth monitoring. With the Owen Hart Tournament bracket in play, this interview could reveal their strategy — or implode it.

    What to Watch For

    • MJF’s Opponent: The post-celebration challenge or attack will likely signal his next program. Every major heel and babyface on the roster is a candidate.
    • Owen Hart Bracket: With a quarterfinal tonight, AEW should give us a clearer picture of the semifinal matchups. Keep track of who advances.
    • Street Fight Fallout: Statlander vs. Shida in a Lights Out match with no rules almost guarantees a brutal finish — and possibly a new rivalry sprout from the wreckage.
    • Kyle Fletcher/Callis Plans: With Fletcher likely positioned near the top of the card and the Owen Hart Tournament in progress, tonight’s interview sets the table.

    How to Watch

    • When: Wednesday, May 27, 2026 — 7:30 PM ET
    • Where: Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, PA
    • TV: TBS (USA) | Also streaming on Max
  • AEW Champion Turns Heel At Double or Nothing

    AEW Champion Turns Heel At Double or Nothing

    Kevin Knight has turned.

    Tonight’s Double or Nothing PPV was main-evented by the AEW World Championship match between MJF and Darby Allin. Maxwell had to put his hair on the line to get the rematch. Having defended the title more than half a dozen times during his short reign, Darby Allin was pretty beat up entering the match.

    The exhaustion finally caught up with the champ at the end of the bout as he passed out while trying to lock the challenger in the Scorpion Deathlock. MJF was then able to take advantage of the situation and pick up the victory.

    Kevin Knight Turns Heel

    Kevin Knight showed up after the bell to stop the new champion from hurting the defeated star. As MJF retreated to the stage, however, Knight himself delivered a UFO splash to Darby who had been secured on a stretcher.

    Fans have noted that this heel turn was already predicted earlier this week as the TNT Champion had warned Darby not to let people down in a promo on Collision:

    It’s unknown if Darby Allin will be taking any time off after his loss. Knight’s tag team partner Mike Bailey, has not reacted to his turn and we will have to see if the partnership between the two continues after tonight.

  • Kevin Knight Comments On Future of JetSpeed After Winning TNT Title

    Kevin Knight Comments On Future of JetSpeed After Winning TNT Title

    Kevin Knight says there is no problem between him and Speedball.

    The 29-year-old picked up a big victory at tonight’s Dynasty PPV. He became the new TNT Champion in a Gauntlet match also involving his JetSpeed tag team partner ‘Speedball’ Mike Bailey.

    While appearing on the post-Dynasty media scrum, the new champion was asked about his win and if the dynamic between the two partners will change now that he has won a singles title in AEW before Bailey. Kevin Knight explained that he and Speedball have remained friends despite facing each other many times before, and he would happily defend his championship against his tag team partner:

    “I know what you’re trying to do there. You’re trying to drum up a little bit of a problem between me and Speedball. Me and Speedball have faced off plenty of times in the past, so this is a team win for me and Speedball.

    I’ve known him before I got here and we’ve had great chemistry. He only wants the best for me; I only want the best for him. And I would love to defend this against my tag team partner if you [Khan] would allow this, if we can set something up. Because we bring the best out of each other.”

    Tony Khan also announced during the media scrum that Knight will be defending his title against Claudio Castagnoli on this week’s episode of Dynamite.

    The title match tonight was the result of Kyle Fletcher relinquishing the championship due to an injury. You can check out the original Dynasty plans for Fletcher before that here.

  • New TNT Champion Crowned At Dynasty

    New TNT Champion Crowned At Dynasty

    A new TNT Champion.

    AEW had announced a gauntlet match for the vacant title to take place on the Dynasty PPV, after Kyle Fletcher had to relinquish the belt due to an injury.

    Tommaso Ciampa who earned the #1 spot in the bout opened the match tonight with Rush. They were followed by Bandido, “Speedball” Mike Bailey, El Clon, PAC, Daniel Garcia, Anthony Bowens, Kevin Knight, in the respective order, with Wheeler Yuta being revealed as the final contestant of the match.

    The ending of the bout was a chaotic one with so many talents involved. PAC connected the Black Arrow on Speedball, but Tommaso Ciampa stopped him from getting the pin. The former NXT Champion then went for the pin himself, only to be sent to the floor by Yuta.

    Daniel Garcia looked to be edging closer to the title when he locked Bailey into the Dragontamer. Before Mike could tap, however, Kevin Knight came off the top rope with a UFO Splash and pinned Garcia to become the new TNT Champion.

    Having officially signed with the company in March last year, this is Knight’s first singles title in AEW. Though he has previously had multiple runs with the Trios Title in the company.