Darby Allin vs. Konosuke Takeshita added to AEW Dynamite


A new match has been added to the lineup for tonight’s Dynamite.
In a late addition to the card, Darby Allin vs. Konosuke Takeshita is now scheduled for the show. The match will be contested under similar rules to the Continental Classic, with no interference and everyone banned from ringside.
Tony Khan revealed the news on social media.
TONIGHT, 1/3/24@PruCenter Newark
Wednesday Night #AEWDynamite
TBS, 8pm ET/7pm CT@DarbyAllin vs @TakesoupAfter they fought in 8 man tag action at #AEWWorldsEnd, 2 of the best in @AEW fight 1-on-1 with no interference, everyone banned from ringside, Darby vs Takeshita TONIGHT pic.twitter.com/7guEIpB5hu
— Tony Khan (@TonyKhan) January 3, 2024
AEW is also advertising that fans will hear exclusive comments from new World Champion Samoa Joe.
After being revealed as the person behind the devil mask at AEW Worlds End, Adam Cole will explain his “shocking betrayal” of MJF on tonight’s show as well.
TONIGHT, 1/3@PruCenter Newark
Wednesday Night #AEWDynamite@TBSNetwork | 8pm ET / 7pm CTAt Worlds End, Adam Cole revealed that he’s been the Devil all along.
We’ll hear an explanation from @AdamColePro LIVE on TBS at 8pm ET / 7pm CT,
TONIGHT! pic.twitter.com/92K9bljQbK— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) January 3, 2024
Tonight’s episode of Dynamite takes place at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. 4575 tickets have been distributed to the event as of Tuesday evening, according to WrestleTix.
Cole being revealed as the devil was recently covered on The Bryan and Vinny Show:
AEW Dynamite on January 3, 2024 lineup:
- International Champion Orange Cassidy defends against Dante Martin
- Darby Allin vs. Konosuke Takeshita
- Swerve Strickland vs. Daniel Garcia
- Christian Cage’s 2x TNT Championship 2024 State of the Union
- Mariah May vs. Queen Aminata
- Adam Cole explains his shocking betrayal
- Exclusive comments from new AEW World Champion Samoa Joe
