AEW Dynamite 200th episode has quite a shocker in store for its fanbase that took them back to the good old ECW days for a moment. Not only two ECW veterans were present on the scene but also a challenge was laid down for the FTW Title that has its roots in the now-extinct company.
Since stealing the FTW Title from HOOK, Jack Perry has turned into a heel character and he’s also been targeting the past that Extreme Championship Wrestling has. Over on AEW Dynamite, he was confronted by Jerry Lynn in a scheduled segment that indicated possibly hosting a match between the two of them. However, Lynn clarified that he’s not cleared to compete in a wrestling match. So, he rather invited an old friend to replace him.
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One of the all-time greats in ECW history and former ECW World Television Champion Rob Van Dam then his AEW Dynamite debut as he walked out to his classic ECW entrance theme “Walk” by Pantera to send the crowd of the Yuengling Center in Tampa, Florida, nuts. RVD proceeded to have a confrontation with Perry in the ring.
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Perry tried to attack RVD with a steel chair but the latter avoided the attack. The reigning FTW Champion then opted to escape through the crowd. Later on AEW Dynamite, RVD appeared in a backstage interview with Renee Paquette to announce that he’ll be facing Perry on next week’s episode for the FTW Championship. He also addressed Perry by calling him the “Jungle J*rk.”
Perry has been FTW Champion since defeating HOOK on the July 19 episode of AEW Dynamite. Since then, he debuted a new villainous persona and also has since portrayed a new look and a new theme song. Perry’s match with RVD will also mark the first title defense since winning the gold.
On the flip side, this match will also mark RVD’s in-reign debut for All Elite Wrestling. While speaking to Renee Paquette backstage, RVD also said he might retire the FTW Title after winning it next week on AEW Dynamite. For those who are unaware, the FTW Title is a pendant of ECW which was previously taken over by WWE Chairman & CEO Vince McMahon.
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