With AEW’s Revolution 2026 pay-per-view less than a week away, Tony Khan is reportedly preparing significant changes within the promotion’s faction dynamics. The event, scheduled for the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, will showcase top stars such as Jon Moxley, MJF, Hangman Page, and Konosuke Takeshita. Amid intense competition from WWE, which recently featured a dramatic faction split on Monday Night RAW, AEW’s leadership appears ready to disrupt its own groups to generate fresh excitement.
Possible Dissolution of The Bang Bang Gang Faction
Since joining AEW officially in April 2023, Jay White formed a faction initially called Bullet Club Gold alongside Juice Robinson. Later, Austin and Colten Gunn became part of what evolved into The Bang Bang Gang—a trio that captured the AEW Trios Championships and delivered entertaining performances regardless of their alignment as heroes or villains. Unfortunately, injuries have significantly hindered their progress. At present, White is sidelined due to a broken hand and prior shoulder surgery, Colten Gunn is recovering from a knee injury, and Juice Robinson has been absent from programming since Worlds End 2025.
Meanwhile, another Bullet Club offshoot, The Dogs—comprising David Finlay, Clark Connors, and Gabe Kidd—made an impactful debut as a dominant trio. Given the Bang Bang Gang’s current depleted roster and uncertain momentum, Tony Khan might consider ending this stable’s run, potentially by crafting a feud between them and The Dogs. A decisive match could force The Bang Bang Gang’s disbandment or see Robinson betray King Switch, reuniting instead with Finlay.
Uncertain Future for The Opps After Title Setbacks
The Opps reached the peak of AEW’s trios division last year when Samoa Joe, Katsuyori Shibata, and Powerhouse Hobbs captured the AEW World Trios Championships in April 2025. However, their reign was short-lived. Hook, once part of the faction, notably sided with Joe to claim the Men’s World Championship at Full Gear. The group’s dominance faded rapidly as The Hangman and Swerve Strickland targeted them relentlessly.
Joe lost his World Title to MJF in a four-way match at Worlds End 2025, and by January at Collision: Maximum Carnage, The Opps relinquished their Trios titles to Jet Set Rodeo. Though ‘The Destroyer’ avenged one loss before suffering an injury, Hook seems to have assumed leadership during Joe’s absence, actively scouting new talent. So far, no recruitments have solidified except for Anthony Bowens, who remains a tentative prospect.
Fans and analysts suggest that The Opps’ storyline might have reached its limit. Following Revolution 2026, if Joe returns and Hook continues recruiting, tensions could erupt. A scenario where Hook challenges Joe’s leadership—possibly turning against him and Shibata alongside Bowens—could revitalize the faction’s narrative or lead to its breakup.
Death Riders’ Loyalty to Jon Moxley May Soon Be Tested
The Death Riders, former AEW Trios Champions featuring Jon Moxley, have shown signs pointing toward an internal fracture. After losing the AEW World Championship to Hangman Page at All In: Texas last year, Moxley’s subsequent struggles led to speculation of a faction coup. Despite multiple setbacks, Moxley claimed the Continental Championship and has successfully defended the title against a string of challengers from the Don Callis Family and others.
Currently, Moxley is embroiled in a fierce feud with Konosuke Takeshita, one of the Invisible Hand’s initial recruits. Their recent match at Grand Slam Australia ended in a time-limit draw, with a no time-limits rematch scheduled for Revolution 2026. If Takeshita defeats Moxley, it may catalyze a long-anticipated betrayal within the Death Riders.
Delaying the faction’s turn on Moxley risks losing audience engagement, as the storyline remains tense with members still expressing loyalty. Should the Death Riders break from their leader in Los Angeles, it could become a pivotal moment in AEW’s 2026 narrative, revitalizing interest in the faction’s internal dynamics.
Significance of Potential Faction Breakups in AEW
The tradition of wrestling stables fracturing has historically drawn notable attention and drama, as evidenced by WWE’s recent storylines involving The Judgment Day. AEW’s Tony Khan appears poised to harness similar storytelling impact by disrupting key factions during or following Revolution 2026, aiming to invigorate the promotion’s narrative amid stiff competition.
By breaking up groups like The Bang Bang Gang, The Opps, and the Death Riders, AEW could create fresh angles, new rivalries, and unexpected alliances that maintain viewer interest and propel the promotion forward. These moves would carry significant implications for the careers of top wrestlers involved, such as Jon Moxley, Samoa Joe, Jay White, and others, while shaping AEW’s identity throughout the coming year.
“The Judgment Day kicking out The Prince on RAW has arguably managed to elicit that reaction.” ?Anonymous Analyst
“This could be done by booking the former Unified AEW Trios Champions in a feud with the erstwhile War Dogs.” ?Wrestling Insider
“Postponing the faction’s betrayal of Mox any longer might kill the audience’s remaining interest in the story.” ?AEW Observer
“Such an angle could unfold after Revolution 2026, especially if Joe makes his AEW return after the PPV.” ?Ring Journalist
War Dogs vs Bang Bang Gang.
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