Folks, Orange Cassidy is one step closer to the AEW International Championship, and if things go his way next week, he could completely derail Kenny Omega’s plans for Revolution—which, let’s be honest, would be hilarious.
On AEW Dynamite, the “Freshly Squeezed” one defeated Roderick Strong in the International Championship Series, earning himself a shot at Konosuke Takeshita next week. The stakes? If Cassidy wins, he gets the International Title, meaning he would head into Revolution as champion instead of Takeshita—putting Omega’s big revenge match at risk.
The Match Breakdown: Hugs, Dropkicks, and Backbreakers
- Cassidy took a quick ringside hug break with Kyle O’Reilly, but also made sure to stare daggers at Adam Cole.
- Strong attempted the same strategy, hugging his Undisputed Era buddies, but Cassidy jumped him mid-hug.
- Three backbreakers later, Cassidy still refused to stay down—because when your hands are in your pockets, nothing hurts, apparently.
- A Stun Dog Millionaire → Orange Punch combo sealed the deal, and just like that, Cassidy moved on.
Post-Match Chaos: Enter Don Callis & Co.
Because it wouldn’t be an AEW show without somebody getting jumped, the Don Callis Family showed up to trash talk Cassidy (because why not?), calling him a “red-headed hippie” before Takeshita and Mark Davis beat him down.
But wait—here comes Kenny Omega for the save! The good guys stood tall, Omega held up the International Championship, and suddenly… things got interesting.
Will Omega vs. Takeshita Even Happen?
- If Takeshita wins next week, he goes into Revolution as champ, setting up the Omega rematch as expected.
- But if Orange Cassidy wins, Kenny might have to rethink his plans.
- Either way, Don Callis is probably going to scream about it on TV.
Bottom line? AEW Revolution just got a whole lot messier, and I, for one, am here for the drama.