On this edition of the roundup, we take a look at Tony Khan hinting at more additions to the AEW roster in the future, an update on Daniel Bryan signing with All Elite Wrestling and a whole lot more.

#5 Tony Khan hints at more AEW signings in the near future

Tony Khan was recently a guest on Wrestling Observer Radio hosted by Garrett Gonzales and Dave Meltzer. During the interview, he was asked about possible additions to the AEW roster in the near future.

While Khan didn’t reveal any particulars, he did confirm that we can expect more signings in the coming the coming months:

The next major debut on AEW television is expected to be Daniel Bryan. Other names who have recently been linked with a move to All Elite Wrestling are Adam Cole, Ruby Soho and Bray Wyatt.

#4 Tony Khan on Daniel Bryan’s rumored AEW debut

While speaking to Wrestling Observer Radio, Tony Khan was also asked about the rumored AEW debut of Daniel Bryan, which is expected soon. While Khan did not answer the question, he did praise Bryan as one of the all-time greats to have stepped into the squared circle:

We also got a big update on Daniel Bryan’s debut from Bryan Alvarez on Wrestling Observer Live. According to Alvarez, he has been told by a source that Bryan will be making his first appearance for All Elite Wrestling at the All Out pay-per-view this weekend:

Alvarez’s statement collaborates with what was reported by Cassidy Haynes of Bodyslam.net earlier this week. According to the report, those in AEW are worried about rising COVID numbers in the United States which is why Bryan’s debut has been brought up from the Grand Slam edition of Dynamite at the Arthur Ashe Stadium on September 22nd.

#3 Jim Cornette was a fan of CM Punk’s promo on AEW Dynamite

CM Punk made his first appearance on AEW Dynamite last Wednesday, for an in-ring interview with Tony Schiavone. One person who was a fan of Punk’s promo was wrestling legend and often outspoken critic of All Elite Wrestling, Jim Cornette.

He gave props to Punk for his promo, putting him over for doing his job to promote his match against Darby Allin at AEW All Out amongst other things. The wrestling legend also said that the promo would have slotted in perfectly into any wrestling show over the years:

CM Punk is set to return to the ring after seven years at AEW All Out this Sunday.

#2 Eric Bischoff says Ric Flair debuting in AEW will be a big deal

Eric Bischoff recently gave his take on rumors that Ric Flair could sign with AEW soon.

Flair recently appeared at TripleMania XXIX accompanying Andrade El Idolo to the ring. Bischoff felt The Nature Boy would be a major signing for All Elite Wrestling. He added that once Ric Flair stepped into the ring and hit someone with his patented chop, it would be all about fans having a good time and reliving the magic of Flair over the years:

There hasn’t really been an update on when The Nature Boy could be cleared for a debut on AEW television.

#1 How Darby Allin was selected as CM Punk’s first AEW opponent

CM Punk is set to step into the squared circle for the first time in over seven years at AEW All Out this weekend, as he takes on Darby Allin.

During a recent interview, Tony Khan opened up about how Allin was picked as Punk’s first opponent in the company. According to him, The Best in the World had come up with a list of possible opponents and Allin was one of the prominent names on that list.

CM Punk has heaped praise on Darby Allin repeatedly in the run-up to their match at AEW All Out, both on Rampage and Dynamite. It will be interesting to see if Punk vs. Allin is the main event of the upcoming pay-per-view.

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