A prominent AEW wrestler recently disclosed he will be sidelined for an extended period after sustaining a severe injury during last week’s Collision event. This development raises the possibility that Tony Khan might remove the wrestler and another titleholder from their championship belts on the upcoming episode of AEW Dynamite. The situation has sparked considerable concern regarding the future of these titles, given the key role both champions play in AEW’s current scene.
Details on Dustin Rhodes’ Injury and Title Loss
In an intense Chicago Street Fight on Collision, Dustin Rhodes lost the TNT Championship to Kyle Fletcher just 19 days after securing the title in his hometown at AEW All In: Texas. During this bout, Rhodes sustained a serious knee injury that requires invasive surgery, confirmed by the 56-year-old in a candid post on X. This surgery is expected to keep him away from action for a significant amount of time.
Beyond the TNT Championship loss, Rhodes and his partner Sammy Guevara, together known as the Sons of Texas, currently hold the ROH World Tag Team Championship. Given Rhodes’ indefinite absence, company president Tony Khan might consider stripping the duo of their tag team titles, potentially unveiling this storyline on the next AEW Dynamite episode. However, no official decision has been announced, and the status of the ROH tag titles remains uncertain.
Sammy Guevara’s Response to Recent Title Changes
At AEW All In, Dustin Rhodes achieved victory over his tag partner Sammy Guevara, along with Daniel Garcia and Kyle Fletcher, in a fatal-4-way match to claim the vacant TNT title. However, Rhodes’ reign was brief, ending shortly after against Kyle Fletcher at Collision. Following that loss, Guevara expressed his thoughts on X with a short message reflecting on Rhodes’ abbreviated championship run.
“It was nice while it lasted [victory sign emoji],” wrote Sammy.
Sammy Guevara himself is a former TNT Champion, lending additional depth to his reaction about Rhodes’ quick title turnover. The Sons of Texas’ tag team future and the handling of their titles are now topics of intense speculation among AEW fans and insiders alike.
Potential Implications for AEW Championships
The injury to Dustin Rhodes and the possible stripping of titles by Tony Khan could lead to significant shifts within AEW’s championship landscape. Should the belts be vacated, it may prompt tournaments or high-stakes matches to crown new champions, further stirring the competitive environment. Fans will be watching closely during Dynamite to see how AEW manages these challenging circumstances and what storylines will emerge from the uncertainty.
