Orange Cassidy title defense booked for AEW Dynamite
Before Revolution, Orange Cassidy is set to defend his International title on AEW Dynamite.
AEW has announced that Cassidy will put his International Championship on the line against Nick Wayne on Dynamite tonight (February 28). The show is taking place from Huntsville, Alabama and is Dynamite’s go-home show for Revolution.
Tony Khan announced the Cassidy vs. Wayne match on social media, writing that Wayne accepted an open challenge that was issued by the champion:
TONIGHT Wednesday Night #AEWDynamite TBS, tonight 8pm ET/7pm CT
AEW International Title Open Challenge @orangecassidy vs @thenickwayne
4 days to #AEWRevolution Orange Cassidy won’t slow down, he’s issued an Open Challenge, & @Christian4Peeps’ Prodigy has accepted for TONIGHT
Assuming he retains, Cassidy will defend the International title against Roderick Strong at this Sunday’s Revolution pay-per-view.
Wayne’s mentor Christian Cage has a title defense set for Revolution as well. Christian is defending the TNT Championship against Daniel Garcia.
Here’s everything that’s been announced for tonight’s Dynamite:
- Sting makes his final Dynamite appearance before retirement
- Hangman Page will announce his status for Revolution
- Blackpool Combat Club (Bryan Danielson, Jon Moxley & Claudio Castagnoli) vs. Eddie Kingston & FTR
- Will Ospreay appears
- Chris Jericho vs. Atlantis Jr. (w/ Atlantis)
- Kris Statlander vs. Skye Blue
- International Champion Orange Cassidy defends against Nick Wayne
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