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AEW Dynamite preview (Sept. 9, 2026): Get ready for one of the most emotional shows in AEW history

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AI Story Summary

What happened?

AEW Dynamite on Sept. 9, 2026 airs live from Akins Ford Arena in Athens, Georgia, as the second episode in the four-week build to All Out on Sept. 26 in Chicago. The special “Rebel Heart” episode is centered on supporting Rebel, also known as Tanea Brooks, following her terminal ALS diagnosis earlier in the year. A major focus is Britt Baker’s AEW involvement after her return at the All In pre-show, with Rebel set to appear on Baker’s “The Waiting Room” segment.

Key Takeaways

  • Dynamite is presenting a special “Rebel Heart” episode focused on Rebel and the fight against ALS.
  • The show takes place during AEW’s build toward All Out on Sept. 26.
  • Britt Baker recently returned to AEW at the All In pre-show.
  • Baker aligned with CMLL World Women’s Champion Persephone and helped her win the TBS title from Maya World.
  • Rebel is scheduled to return to AEW as part of Baker’s “The Waiting Room” talk show segment.

AI Timeline

Earlier in 2026

Rebel, also known as Tanea Brooks, was terminally diagnosed with ALS.

Special episode announced

AEW announced the “Rebel Heart” edition of Dynamite to support Rebel and raise awareness for the fight against ALS.

All In pre-show

Britt Baker returned to AEW and joined forces with Persephone.

After Baker’s return

Baker helped Persephone defeat Maya World to become the new TBS champion.

Sept. 9 Dynamite

Rebel is set to appear on Britt Baker’s “The Waiting Room” during the live show from Athens, Georgia.

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Sep 9, 1:00 PM

AEW Dynamite preview (Sept. 9, 2026): Get ready for one of the most emotional shows in AEW history

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AEW Dynamite airs tonight (Sept. 9) with a live show emanating from Akins Ford Arena in Athens, Georgia. This is the second episode of Dynamite during the four week build to All Out, which takes place on Sept. 26 in Chicago. Get ready for one of the most emotional shows in AEW history Tonight’s “Rebel Heart” episode of Dynamite is about supporting Rebel aka Tanea Brooks and joining the fight against ALS, which she was terminally diagnosed with earlier this year. When this special episode of Dynamite was announced a while back, many AEW fans wondered if Tony Khan would finally bring Britt Baker back to be part of it, given her real life friendship with Rebel. Baker did indeed return to AEW at the All In pre-show, where she joined forces with CMLL World Women’s Champion Persephone. Baker made an immediate impact by helping Persephone beat Maya World to become the new TBS champion. That leads to tonight’s show, where Rebel returns to AEW as part of Baker’s “The Waiting Room” talk show,

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