Ladies and gentlemen, wrestling enthusiasts, and all those who love a good brawl, The Elite are preparing to dive headfirst into the blood-soaked chaos of Blood & Guts 2024. With a roster that includes the dynamic Young Bucks (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson), the legendary Kazuchika Okada, and the ever-ambitious Jack Perry, they’re ready to bring the pain. However, there’s just one tiny problem: they need a fifth man to complete their dream team.
The announcement came crashing into the opening segment of “AEW Dynamite” this Wednesday. AEW World Champion Swerve Strickland was busy addressing the crowd about his upcoming match against Will Ospreay at Forbidden Door when The Elite decided to make their grand entrance. Nothing like a little interruption to keep things interesting!
The Young Bucks took the mic to boast about their recent victories, including their triumph in the Anarchy in the Arena match at Double or Nothing. Nicholas Jackson then dropped the bombshell: The Elite are challenging AEW’s finest to step into the most violent match in the company, Blood & Guts. The catch? He conveniently left out the when and where. Suspense, much?
Matthew Jackson then turned his attention to Strickland, reminding everyone that Blood & Guts is a five-on-five battle. In a move that can only be described as delightfully cheeky, he asked Strickland to join their team and even offered him a pair of their brand-new sneakers. Strickland, ever the businessman, had Prince Nana chuck the sneakers into the crowd and firmly declared his independence.
Not one to miss out on the action, The Acclaimed stormed the ring, fueled by their recent beef with The Young Bucks over the World Tag Team Championships. Chaos ensued until new interim EVP Christopher Daniels stepped in to restore order. With the Forbidden Door pay-per-view just around the corner on June 30, the clock is ticking for The Elite to find their fifth man and reveal the details of the highly anticipated Blood & Guts showdown.