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Summary

The latest WrestleTalk News covers AEW's 'Travel Mayhem' episode, marred by flight cancellations affecting match schedules. A backstage incident involving Hangman Page and Jeff Jarrett adds intrigue, with speculation of an upcoming face-off at All In. Rumors of AEW originals Penta and Rey Fenix's departure to WWE gain traction, with WWE discussions confirmed. Additionally, WWE's VP of Talent Relations Operations, Kristin Altman, is among the latest to be released, marking a significant shift in the wrestling landscape.

Takeaways

• 🎟️ AEW introduced a new episode theme called 'Travel Mayhem' due to flight cancellations affecting the attendance of several wrestlers.
• 🔄 The match between Conglomeration vs Rush, the Beast Mortos, and Roderick Strong was affected by travel issues, leading to a change in participants.
• 🏆 Cassidy and FTR won the match as a result of the travel issues, with Cassidy substituting for Mark Briscoe.
• 💥 A backstage incident involving Hangman Page and Jeff Jarrett was revealed, which turned out to be a scripted altercation for the storyline.
• 🤔 Speculation about Hangman Page's direction in AEW suggests a potential match with Jeff Jarrett at the next event.
• 📝 Reports confirm that AEW wrestlers Penta and Rey Fenix are likely to leave the company when their contracts expire and may join WWE as a tag team.
• 👴 Penta, being 40 years old, is eager to join either WWE Raw or SmackDown rather than starting in NXT.
• 🤝 There are indications that Konnan, a mentor to Penta and Fenix, may have influenced their decision to leave AEW.
• 👋 WWE's Vice President of Talent Relations Operations, Kristin Altman, was reportedly let go, marking the 40th known release by the company this year.
• 🎮 The video game channel CTRL Freaks has a new episode of 'Video Game Club' featuring the game SpiderHeck.
• 🏆 The main event of AEW Dynamite saw Bryan Danielson face Jeff Jarrett, with Danielson winning and a post-match show of respect between the two wrestlers.

Q & A

What new branding was introduced for AEW Dynamite due to flight cancellations?

The new branding introduced for AEW Dynamite due to flight cancellations was 'Travel Mayhem'.

Which wrestlers were affected by the travel issues and couldn't make it to the show?

Mark Briscoe and Kyle O'Reilly from the Conglomeration were affected by the travel issues and couldn't make it to the show.

Who teamed up with FTR to win the match after Mark Briscoe and Kyle O'Reilly couldn't make it?

Cassidy teamed up with FTR to win the match after Mark Briscoe and Kyle O'Reilly couldn't make it.

What incident occurred backstage after the Dynamite episode?

A backstage incident involved Hangman Page and Jeff Jarrett, which was a kayfabe brawl during a post-show interview.

What speculation is there regarding Hangman Page's direction for All In after the backstage incident?

It's speculated that Hangman Page could be facing Jeff Jarrett at the show following this angle, due to Hangman not having a clear direction for All In.

Which AEW Originals are set to leave the company and are being considered by WWE?

AEW Originals Penta and Rey Fenix are set to leave the company and are being considered by WWE.

What are Penta and Fenix's conditions for joining WWE?

Penta and Fenix want to join WWE as a package deal, coming in together as a tag team and they want to go straight to the main roster instead of starting in NXT.

Who is the mentor to Penta and Fenix and has been critical of AEW's booking?

Konnan is the mentor to Penta and Fenix and has been critical of AEW's booking on his podcast.

What is the significance of the backstage rumors about Britt Baker and MJF's fallout?

The backstage rumors of Britt Baker and MJF's fallout have potentially impacted the audience's enjoyment of the storyline and may affect the direction of their characters.

Who is set to challenge Claudio for the Continental Championship next week?

Okada is set to challenge Claudio for the Continental Championship next week.

What was the main event of the Dynamite episode and how did it end?

The main event of the Dynamite episode was Bryan Danielson taking on Jeff Jarrett, which ended with Danielson winning with a running knee with a chair, followed by both men embracing.