AEW Rebel Heart ALS Tribute
AEW Hosts Special Rebel Heart Episode to Honor Tanea Brooks and Support ALS
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AEW World Champion Will Ospreay is scheduled to face David Finlay of The Dogs in a men’s world-title eliminator match, an additional bout not included in the summary.
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Steven Borden is set to make his AEW in-ring debut, while Josh Alexander is described as newly returned for the match involving Darby Allin and Mark Davis.
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The Swerve Strickland–New Level team is scheduled to make its second defense of the AEW World Trios Championship, against The Conglomeration.
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The episode is scheduled to air live at 8 p.m. Eastern on HBO Max and the TBS Network from Athens’ Akins Ford Arena.
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The event’s Rebel Heart branding follows Brooks’ diagnosis with ALS earlier in 2026, according to the preview, adding medical context to the tribute and fundraising effort.
AEW is hosting a special "Rebel Heart" episode of Dynamite on September 9 in Athens, Georgia, to honor Tanea Brooks, known as Rebel, who is battling ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease). 411mania reports the show will feature Rebel appearing with Dr. Britt Baker in The Waiting Room segment. The episode will also serve as a tribute to Andy Williams of The Butcher and The Blade, who recently passed away. Bleacher Report notes the show originally aimed to benefit ALS research before becoming a dual tribute.
AEW is encouraging fans to donate through the Rebel Heart ALS initiative at AEWTogether.org. The card features multiple championship matches, including a trios title defense and a national championship bout. Ringside News confirmed AEW added a last-minute championship match to the lineup, with Andrade El Ídolo defending the AEW National Championship against LFI's The Beast Mort.
Women's Division Stars Unite for Tag Action
Dr. Britt Baker will team with Hikaru Shida and Persephone to face Maya World, Hyan, and Thunder Rosa in a six-person tag match. Fightful reported the card includes a four-way TBS Title bout among the featured matches. The show also includes a special appearance by Rebel, who will join Baker in The Waiting Room segment to discuss her ALS battle.
Tables Match and Debut for Borden
The Young Bucks will face Kyle Fletcher and Kevin Knight in a Tables Match. Wrestling Headlines confirmed the September 9 episode hosted multiple high-stakes bouts at Akins Ford Arena. Steven Borden is set to make his AEW in-ring debut alongside Darby Allin, facing Josh Alexander and Mark Davis in another featured bout.
Championship Defenses Highlight Card
Swerve Strickland and The New Level will make their second AEW World Trios Championship defense against The Conglomeration. AEW World Champion Will Ospreay is also scheduled to face David Finlay of The Dogs in a men's world-title eliminator match. Ringside News detailed the championship matches added to the stacked card for the tribute episode.
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