11 Huge AEW All Out 2021 Predictions You Need To Know

4. Debuts! Debuts Everywhere.

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Bet the house on Bryan Danielson showing up in Chicago.

While the teases haven't been anywhere near as overt as they were with CM Punk (to the extent that AEW hasn't teased anything at all), most logical signs point towards the 40-year-old being there. Bodyslam.net broke the news last week and Dave Meltzer confirmed it in the latest Wrestling Observer Newsletter, writing that that multiple sources have informed him that Danielson's debut is expected for the pay-per-view.

Where AEW does it is the next big question. A show-closing face-off with whoever wins the Kenny Omega vs. Christian Cage match has been mooted, but AEW has a pleasant problem on its hands in deciding where to place the pop.

We've already called Ruby Soho showing up in the Casino Battle Royale. CJ Perry is available and keeps getting mentioned on television, with Buddy Matthews and Adam Scherr are both free of their own release clauses too. Those two look set to hit IMPACT Wrestling first, though.

As for Adam Cole? While it would be a surprise to see him show up anywhere but AEW after Britt Baker's tease earlier in the week, this isn't the place for it. Debut him on the same night as Danielson and potentially others and it'll be a case of too much, too fast. AEW would be better off waiting a few weeks before bringing Cole in - if he is indeed signed.

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