All Elite Wrestling (AEW) has announced an electrifying lineup for this Sunday’s House Rules event in Brisbane, Australia. The matches were revealed during Wednesday’s episode of Dynamite, setting the stage for a thrilling night at the Brisbane Entertainment Center. Although the show will not be televised, fans are eagerly anticipating the action-packed card.
This return to Brisbane follows last year’s successful Grand Slam Australia event. While this year’s Grand Slam takes place in Sydney on Saturday, the Brisbane event promises its own set of unique attractions. Among the highlights is a mixed tag team match featuring AEW Continental Champion Jon Moxley teaming up with Marina Shafir to face the dynamic duo of Orange Cassidy and Toni Storm.
Exciting Matchups and Debuts
The mixed tag team match is not just a standalone event. It serves as a precursor to Saturday’s high-stakes tag team match in Sydney, where Shafir, Cassidy, and Storm, along with Wheeler Yuta, will compete in a hair vs. hair match. The wrestler who takes the losing fall will face the ultimate humiliation of having their head shaved.
Adding to the excitement, Sunday will mark the in-ring debut of the newly-formed team, the Brawling Birds, consisting of Jamie Hayter and Alex Windsor. The duo formally announced their team name just last Saturday, and fans are eager to see what this fresh pairing will bring to the ring.
Star-Studded Appearances
While only two matches have been announced so far, the promotional materials feature several other AEW stars, including MJF, Willow Nightingale, Kyle Fletcher, Hangman Page, Mark Briscoe, and Harley Cameron. Their presence suggests that fans can expect more surprises and perhaps additional matches to be revealed as the event approaches.
Despite the excitement surrounding the event, it remains unclear if the matches will be available for viewing on platforms like YouTube or HBO Max in the future. AEW has yet to make an official announcement regarding this.
Upcoming Grand Slam in Sydney
The Brisbane event is part of a larger AEW tour in Australia, with the Grand Slam taking place in Sydney the day before. The card for Sydney is stacked with high-profile matches, including:
- AEW World Champion MJF defending against Brody King
- Hangman Page vs. Andrade El Idolo in a World title eliminator
- TNT Champion Kyle Fletcher defending against Mark Briscoe in a ladder match
- Toni Storm & Orange Cassidy vs. Wheeler Yuta & Marina Shafir in a hair vs. hair tornado tag match
- AEW Continental Champion Jon Moxley defending against Konosuke Takeshita
- AEW Women’s Tag Team Champions Babes of Wrath (Willow Nightingale & Harley Cameron) defending against MegaBad (Penelope Ford & Megan Bayne)
Implications and Future Prospects
The series of events in Australia underscores AEW’s commitment to expanding its international footprint and engaging with a global fanbase. By hosting significant events in diverse locations, AEW not only broadens its reach but also enriches the wrestling experience for fans worldwide.
As AEW continues to grow, the potential for more international events and collaborations increases, offering exciting prospects for both the promotion and its audience. The success of these events could pave the way for future tours and possibly even televised broadcasts of international shows.
Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see how AEW’s strategy unfolds and what new opportunities may arise from this ambitious expansion.
