Darby Allin’s first World title defense set for AEW Dynamite
One week after winning the AEW World title for the first time, Darby Allin will put the title on the line as part of this week’s AEW Dynamite.
Announced on Friday, Allin will defend against former TNT Champion Tommaso Ciampa in a first time ever match.
Allin defeated MJF for the title this past week while Ciampa defeated Dezmond Xavier on the same show, calling out the winner for a future title shot. The challenger is 5-0 in his last five singles matches.
Given his recent comments on social media, it remains possible that MJF makes an appearance following the quick upset loss but his attendance has yet to be confirmed.
The addition to the Portland, Oregon, show joins Will Ospreay vs. Mark Davis and Mina Shirakawa vs. Hikaru Shida.
Current AEW Dynamite lineup | This Wednesday | Portland, Oregon
- AEW World Champion Darby Allin defends against Tommaso Ciampa
- Mina Shirakawa vs. Hikaru Shida
- Will Ospreay vs. Mark Davis
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