All In is a groundbreaking wrestling show organised by Cody Rhodes and the Young Bucks
which sold out its 10,000 seats in less than half an hour.
It is one of the most anticipated wrestling shows of recent times, and is the largest
non-WWE show in two decades, dating back to when WCW was still around.
But who remembers that…
Luke...
Because of all the hype, there are plenty of crazy theories and predictions circulating
round the Internet, so let’s count them down in list video fashion.
My name is El Fakidor Laurie Blake, and these are the 7 Craziest All In Rumors.
7.
CM Punk Returning To Wrestling!
Let’s get this one out the way first...
Ever since it was announced the show would be taking place in Chicago, many have been
convinced that Triple H’s best mate CM Punk will be making an appearance, either in a
wrestling or non-wrestling capacity.
Punk, however, isn’t so sure, definitively saying he’s “done with wrestling” following
his legal victory over WWE doctor Chris Amman earlier this year.
But that’s exactly what he would say to throw us off the scent!
And then Cody confirmed that Punk was offered a spot on the card, and he refused.
But again… that’s exactly what he would say to throw us off the scent!
6.
All In 2: Electric Boogaloo?
Following the incredible ticket sales for All In, it seems likely a sequel will be planned
for 2019.
ROH and New Japan have already sold out their 15,000 seater G1 Special show at Madison Square
Garden in April, meaning All In might be looking to increase its capacity.
And if CM Punk does return in a non-wrestling capacity, perhaps it’ll be to set up a match
for All In 2.
5.
All In 2 At MSG?
But if All In 2 is happening - which I want them to call ‘More In’ - where are they
going to hold the show?
How about the world famous, recently open for non-WWE business Madison Square Garden?
As ROH and New Japan have already sold out MSG for April 2019 - something WWE hasn’t
done in three years - The Garden could be looking at holding more successful non-WWE
wrestling shows.
Especially if the venue’s management are reportedly angry with WWE for holding most
of their major shows in their rival Barclays Center.
A lot of these points are about being bitter against WWE.
At an ROH show in New York, Cody even said that somewhere like MSG would be an appropriate
size to host a show “like All In”.
4.
Pentagon Jr & Fenix Pulled?
Wrestling Lucha brothers Pentagon Jr and Fenix are two of the most exciting talents on the
planet, which is why they are two big attractions on the All In card, with Pentagon booked to
face current IWGP Heavyweight Champion Kenny Omega.
But the brothers have been reportedly linked with a move to WWE in recent weeks, which
may be part of Vince McMahon’s promotion trying to sabotage the show.
Speaking of WWE trying to poach luchadors from working All In...
3.
Rey Mysterio to be pulled Rey Mysterio was one of the first names announced
for All In, but him appearing at the show has reportedly been a sticking point in his
return negotiations with WWE.
Rey seems intent on fulfilling his promise to Cody, though, by still being booked for
a six man tag with Fenix and Bandido to take on The Young Bucks and Kota Ibushi.
Which may not happen if the previous point about Fenix going to WWE comes true.
And WWE are reportedly keen to change Rey’s mind on this anyway, but they’ll have to
do some serious work if they’re to stop him heading to Chicago.
2.
Daniel Bryan to appear It’s no secret that if he wasn’t been
cleared by WWE earlier this year, Daniel Bryan would have packed his bags, waited for his
90-day no compete clause to run its course, and wrestled his way around the non-WWE world
again.
He reportedly is still yet to resign, though, and his contract is said to expire on September
1st - the same date as All In.
Coincidence?!
Probably.
Especially as it’s just been revealed on this week’s Smackdown that he and wife Brie
Bella are set to face The Miz and Maryse at Hell in a Cell on September 16th, in one of
the most exciting matches of the year.
JK.
Interestingly Cody vs Bryan was actually one of the first matches teased for All In, with
Rhodes using the Yes Lock during his ROH title run.
He dropped this a month before Bryan was medically cleared to return, though, hinting Daniel
let him know he wouldn’t be honouring the match.
But that’s exactly what he would do to throw us off the scent!
1.
Chris Jericho To Appear?
Until last year, even suggesting Chris Jericho would wrestle for anyone other than Vince
McMahon would have got you on The List!
But since shocking the world by wrestling at both Wrestle Kingdom and Dominion, and
even becoming the IWGP Intercontinental Champion, Jericho isn’t as loyal to WWE as he once
seemed.
The emotional walls of Jericho have crumbled.
Jericho has made no secrets about his close friendship with the Young Bucks and Kenny
Omega, and recently appeared on Being the Elite.
Could this just be the first of his appearances for Matt and Nick Jackson?
Especially with his Rock ‘N’ Wrestling Rager At Sea to promote the following month.
We’ll have to wait until September 1st in Chicago to find out at one of the most important
wrestling show in years...apart from WWE Evolution of course.
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I’ve been El Fakidor and that was lucha.