Coming off the heels of All In London, AEW will return to pay-per-view for All Out 2026 on Saturday, September 26.
Taking place from the NOW Arena in Chicago, there could be some surprising moments for this huge event.
Trying to top what they accomplished in Wembley Stadium, fans might see some debuts and returns that shift the landscape of All Elite Wrestling.
Here are four potential surprises that can take place at AEW All Out 2026.
Samoa Joe returns to attack “Jungle” Jack Perry
On the September 16 AEW Dynamite, “Jungle” Jack Perry issued a challenge to Samoa Joe.
On the quest to become the best by facing the best, Perry has been squaring off with former AEW World Champions as of late.
After coming up short against Jon Moxley and Swerve Strickland, Perry has called out Joe next.
With Perry scheduled to face The Opps’ Katsuyori Shibata on the Tailgate Brawl pre-show, Samoa Joe might make his return to lay out Perry in Chicago.
Dani Luna arrives & helps Thekla beat Willow Nightingale
Heading into AEW All Out 2026, rumors started circulating that Dani Luna was gaining interest from the company.
After leaving TNA Wrestling, Luna became a highly sought after free agent.
At the pay-per-view, Thekla will face Willow Nightingale in an AEW Women’s World Championship number one contender’s match.
With the winner moving on to face Mercedes Monè for the title at WrestleDream 2026, Thekla might call upon Dani Luna for backup to help her get the win over Willow and give her an immediate story.
The Death Riders walk out on Jon Moxley
In the weeks leading into All Out, Jon Moxley has been having some tension with The Death Riders.
After Will Ospreay turned on the group back at Redemption, PAC and Gabe Kidd have been questioning Moxley’s decision-making.
Mox is set to challenge Ospreay for the AEW World Title in the main event of All Out 2026.
With Mox showing hesitation to attack the champion before the PPV, a loss here could lead to The Death Riders walking out on their leader in Chicago.
Ilja Dragunov & Kairi Sane make their debut
Earlier this year, Kairi Sane was released from WWE as part of their mass talent cuts.
Meanwhile, Ilja Dragunov chose to leave WWE after his contract expired at the start of August.
This has led to recent reports indicating that Dragunov and Sane are on their way to All Elite Wrestling soon.
With AEW All Out 2026 on the horizon, fans could see Ilja Dragunov and Kairi Sane make their official debuts in the company in front of a red hot crowd at the NOW Arena.
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