Darby Allin vs. Jungle Boy TNT title match set for AEW Dynamite
Darby Allin will defend the TNT title against Jungle Boy on AEW Dynamite.
The company confirmed the match for next week’s episode. The match came after Darby Allin told Tony Khan on Twitter to pick him an opponent from the top 5 men’s rankings. Later, AEW’s social media announced that Tony Khan had picked Jungle Boy.
“The @AEWonTNT Champion called for any Top 5 contender in a title match on Dynamite & AEW GM @TonyKhan has booked a top challenger!” they wrote. “TNT Champion @DarbyAllin will defend the title vs. the unbeaten #3 ranked wrestler in AEW: Jungle Boy on #AEWDynamite on TNT Wednesday 8pm ET/7pm CT!”
Allin successfully defended the TNT title on this week’s episode of Dynamite, defeating Matt Hardy in a falls count anywhere match to retain the title.
Also announced for next week’s Dynamite:
- Hikaru Shida vs. Tay Conti for the AEW Women’s World title
- Hangman Page vs. Ricky Starks
- Christian Cage vs. Powerhouse Hobbs
- Penta El Zero Miedo vs. Trent