AEW Dynasty 2026 will take place on 12th April 2026. AEW Dynasty is taking place 6 days before WrestleMania 42 and therefore Tony Khan would want surprises to shock the wrestling world. The number of Matches for this PPV are fewer than AEW generally has on their shows.
Let’s look at the Surprises to expect at AEW Dynasty 2026
Shelton Benjamin
Shelton Benjamin has been out of action in AEW for a while. He is a part of The Hurt Syndicate. There is a match for the AEW TNT Championship which will be a Casino Gauntlet Match. Shelton Benjamin will most likely make his return to AEW in this match and look to win the TNT Championship. He is one of the most experienced wrestlers in the company. Bobby Lashley has gotten all the attention and it is time that the legendary Shelton Benjamin wins a singles title.
Mike Bailey
Mike Bailey is one of the newest signings to AEW and he has immediately made a mark on the scene. He has had bangers against Kazuchika Okada and MJF already. Tony Khan sees a bright future for him and he has also been out of action for a few weeks. The Casino Gauntlet Match for the TNT Championship will be an excellent opportunity for him to make a return to professional wrestling. This is a type of match that will make the most of his uses as he will get to wrestle against a multitude of guys at one time.
Mina Shirakawa
Mina Shirakawa has also been out of action from the ring. She has been a female superstar that has not gotten her due with a singles title. She has always been the backup for other women like Toni Storm. Mina Shirakawa is one of the best wrestlers in the company and an incredible Joshi wrestling superstar. There is a match between Thekla vs Jamie Hayter and Mina Shirakawa can make her presence felt. Mina Shirakawa is a woman that can be the AEW Women’s Champion.
Wardlow
The final name in this list is Wardlow. He is one of the unluckiest men in AEW history. He has had a history of stop start pushes whenever Tony Khan has tried to give him something to work with. Recently he returned and was given a big spot but he got injured on the same night he returned and he has not been seen since. AEW Dynasty will be a great opportunity to introduce Wardlow again in the Casino Gauntlet Match for the TNT Championship. Wardlow just needs to not get injured again when he returns.
